Develop and drive the end-to-end strategy for indirect procurement (non-tech categories such as Facilities, Marketing & Advertising agencies, Travel, Professional Services, HR Services, Office Supplies, Utilities, Facilities Management, etc.), including all sourcing, vendor management and contract management functions.
Lead category management across major non-tech indirect spend categories: conduct spend analysis, supplier optimization, supplier market intelligence, sourcing strategy, negotiation, contract & supplier performance management.
Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships; negotiate best-in-class agreements and SLAs; ensure service levels, continuity and value for money.
Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing, Facilities, Business Unit leaders) to align procurement strategies with business objectives, influence budget owners, and ensure procurement governance, compliance and controls.
Deliver cost-savings and value creation: identify sourcing & rationalization opportunities, implement cost avoidance initiatives, monitor savings pipelines and deliver measurable results.
Develop and drive procurement policies, processes and controls for indirect spend: governance, ethics, supplier diversity, ESG/inclusion, compliance.
Lead process improvement, digitization and operational excellence in procurement: adopt e-sourcing, contract-lifecycle management, purchase-to-pay and 3-way matching automation and reporting tools.
Build, lead and coach the procurement team: define organizational structure, recruit talent, set performance objectives, mentor staff, and instill continuous improvement mindset.
Identify and mitigate risks in the indirect supply base: supplier risk, market/commodity risk, business continuity, contract risk.
Establish and monitor procurement performance metrics (KPIs) for indirect categories: cost savings, contract compliance, supplier performance, cycle-times, stakeholder satisfaction; report to senior leadership and adjust strategy accordingly.
Support the company’s growth, scalability and agility through procurement: ensure the indirect sourcing function is scalable, flexible and aligned with business change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Procurement, or related field
Significant experience (typically 15-25+ years) in procurement or strategic sourcing, with extensive leadership experience in indirect/non-product categories. For example managing major indirect spend ($1B+) across multiple categories.
Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings, value creation, leading category strategies and managing indirect spend at enterprise scale.
Strong negotiation skills, contract management and supplier relationship management in non-tech / indirect categories.
Excellent analytical skills: ability to perform spend analytics, market intelligence, cost modelling and supplier benchmarking.
Experience implementing procurement technologies (e-sourcing platforms, contract management systems, P2P/ERP integration).
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities: able to lead and influence cross-functional teams, manage change and drive transformation.
Strategic mindset, with hands-on execution ability; able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Excellent stakeholder management skills: able to communicate, influence and engage with senior business leaders and various functions.
Deep knowledge of indirect procurement best practices and specialized categories (facilities, professional services, travel, marketing, etc.).

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

procurementstrategic sourcingcategory managementspend analysissupplier optimizationcontract managementcost savingssupplier performance managementrisk managementprocurement policies

Soft skills

negotiationanalytical skillsleadershipteam-buildingstakeholder managementcommunicationinfluencechange managementstrategic mindsetcontinuous improvement