Indirect Category Manager

PAR Systems • Shoreview, MN

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About The Position

At PAR Systems, we engineer intelligent solutions for some of the world’s most
demanding industries, including aerospace, nuclear, defense, and life sciences.
We are looking for an experienced Indirect Category Manager to build and lead
our indirect spend management capability. This role will change how the company
manages non-material spend; reducing risk, improving cost control, and creating
visibility where little currently exists. It is a foundational position with
significant opportunity to shape our long-term supply chain maturity.

Success Criteria:

A successful Indirect Category Manager operates as a senior individual
contributor with broad cross-functional influence, thriving in an environment
where processes are still evolving and structure must be built from the ground
up. Success is demonstrated by establishing clear ownership and governance
across all major indirect spend categories, creating transparency and visibility
into previously fragmented or unmanaged spend, and delivering measurable cost
savings and cost avoidance. The role is successful when repeatable sourcing and
contracting processes are implemented, trusted partnerships are built with site
and functional leaders, and a strong foundation is established for scalable,
enterprise-wide indirect sourcing that supports long-term business objectives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in: Indirect procurement, sourcing, or category management and/or Supply chain, operations, or finance roles with significant indirect spend responsibility
• Proven experience building or formalizing processes, not just operating within mature systems
• Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing suppliers in indirect categories

Nice To Haves

• Indirect procurement or category management in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Operations or facilities leadership with ownership of services spend
• Finance or sourcing professionals who have led cost-reduction or spend-governance initiatives
• Consulting or transformation roles focused on procurement or operational efficiency

Benefits

• Global team recognized for their passion of inventing
• First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure
• Training and development from industry-leading experts
• Forward thinking benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed