How you will make history here…
We are seeking a proactive and strategic Indirect Procurement Manager to lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across indirect SG&A spend categories, including IT, HR, Contingent Labor, Professional Services, and Consulting Services. This role emphasizes the formulation of strategic initiatives that enhance supplier relationships and align procurement practices with overall business objectives. The ideal candidate will excel at identifying opportunities for value creation, delivering measurable results, and influencing stakeholders effectively.
What you will do…
- Key Account Management:
- Act as the primary point of contact for key supplier accounts, fostering strong relationships to ensure alignment with organizational goals and expanding partnerships through Supplier Relationship Management principles.
- Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify and implement value enhancement and service improvement initiatives.
- Procurement Excellence
- Assess and refine Procurement Ways of Working to enhance efficiency and improve user experience by leveraging existing and new tools.
- Implement best practices and innovative technology solutions to streamline procurement operations and drive continuous improvement.
- Procurement Program Implementation:
- Lead the development and execution of procurement programs implementation plans, outline objectives, timelines, and key performance indicators.
- Ensure alignment with organizational goals, providing guidance during the execution and monitoring progress to address challenges.
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, through RFX activities including competitive bidding process, service provider selection, negotiating price and terms/conditions in partnership with internal stakeholders and supporting functions (Legal, IT and Risk) as applicable. Will support statements of work with SLAs. Perform financial analysis and risk assessment to recommend optimal solutions to the businesses.
- Opportunity Identification:
- Utilize data analytics and stakeholder insights to develop a pipeline of strategic opportunities, supporting savings forecasting and prioritization analysis.
- Analyze spend data to uncover cost-saving opportunities and strategic advantages.
- Strategic Planning and Development:
- Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for indirect categories that align with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks, ensuring strategies are proactive and data-driven.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and identify improvement opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct training sessions on procurement processes and tools to enhance team engagement and operational efficiency.
- Leadership:
- Lead project teams and mentor procurement professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
- Provide coaching and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities and drive individual growth.
Who you will work with…
You will collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels across the organization on matters related to SG&A categories. You will also engage directly with external vendors.
What you bring to the table (must have) …
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7 years in procurement, supply chain management and/or relevant SG&A experience
- Travel: Able to travel 5-10% (mainly domestic) for manufacturing site and supplier visit
It would be great to have…
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s degree
- 2 years’ experience in a focusing on strategic vendor management and process improvement.
- Proven ability to design and implement procurement initiatives that drive transformation and process improvements.
- Strong negotiation and contract management abilities.
- Demonstrated success in managing key supplier accounts and fostering strategic partnerships.
- Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with SAP, Ariba, and Power BI preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority and build robust internal and external relationships
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