Coates Group

Director, Global Indirect Procurement – Supply Chain Services

Coates Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop & elevate the indirect sourcing function by partnering with stakeholders to drive commercial efficiency
  • Collaborate with functional owners to create a strategic sourcing roadmap of critical indirect spend categories
  • Continually review global indirect spend, develop visualization tools for reporting to BizOps
  • Ensure NDA’s & contracts are in place for global indirect spend suppliers
  • Strengthen governance frameworks to ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards
  • Establish KPIs to track cost savings, mitigate supplier risks, and drive quality improvements
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing processes for indirect spend
  • Implement indirect spend controls and improvements to approvals processes
  • Develop and manage strategic supplier engagement forums
  • Leverage technology and partnerships with third-party vendors to design and implement solutions

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related fields managing Operations
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • MCIPS certification (or equivalent) preferred
  • Technology industry experience is desirable, with solid knowledge of Transport & 3PL service providers
  • Deep knowledge of global supply chains, with expertise in leveraging diverse tools and methods to manage complex sourcing environments
  • Advanced quantitative and analytical expertise with a track record of developing and executing risk frameworks and mitigation strategies
  • Thorough understanding & implementation of ESG initiatives & frameworks for compliance with government standards & certifications extending to those required to retain/win customer RFP’s
Benefits
  • annual market competitive bonus program
  • Thrive Program offering flexible work options
  • dedicated time for health and wellbeing (virtual Yoga or meditation sessions)
  • Global Wellness paid day off
  • "Give Back Day" for community impact
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingindirect spend managementdata visualizationKPI developmentrisk managementcost savings analysissupplier engagementsourcing processesapprovals process improvementquantitative analysis
Soft Skills
stakeholder collaborationgovernance framework developmentcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingnegotiationrelationship management
Certifications
MCIPSsupply chain certificationprocurement certification