Indirect Procurement Leader — CST Segment
About The Position
The Indirect Procurement Leader for the CST (Climate Solutions Transportation) Segment is an individual-contributor role serving as the segment’s strategic liaison and primary procurement specialist. The position reports to the CST Segment Procurement Leader and partners with the Head of Global Indirect Procurement. It executes global sourcing strategies and category initiatives in alignment with CST operational priorities and cost targets. The role owns the development and execution of CST’s MRO category strategy for approximately $25 million in spend, and supports execution of globally developed strategies for other indirect categories, including Professional Services, Contingent Labor, Travel, Digital & Telecommunications, Real Estate/IFM, and Logistics. The leader participates in global category councils and strategy reviews, manages CST’s approximately $80 million indirect spend portfolio, and connects segment business requirements and market insights with global procurement while driving adoption of global initiatives and value realization within CST.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 5 years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain operations.
- At least 5 years of experience in MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations), parts, or maintenance procurement.
- Ability to travel approximately 10%, domestically and internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or Finance.
- Proven track record of sourcing and supplier management initiatives that drive cost savings and process improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in matrixed organizations and manage stakeholder relationships with differing priorities.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiation, spend analytics, supplier performance management, and RFx execution.
- Indirect material experience.
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or MCIPS.
- Experience in a global manufacturing or industrial multinational environment.
- Experience operating in matrixed or center-led global procurement organizations.
- Familiarity with procurement technology platforms, including ERP systems, spend analytics tools, and contract lifecycle management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and own CST’s MRO category strategy for approximately $25 million in spend, aligned with segment operational needs, global sourcing standards, and value realization targets.
- Lead MRO RFx events, supplier sourcing activities, and contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms, SLAs, and service levels.
- Develop supplier strategies to maximize leverage, improve cost productivity, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
- Establish and track MRO KPIs and SLAs for cost, quality, on-time delivery, and innovation, partnering with CST operations and supply chain teams on performance and continuous improvement.
- Support and execute global strategies for Professional Services, Contingent Labor, Travel, Digital & Telecommunications, Real Estate/IFM, and other indirect categories, including Logistics.
- Adapt global category standards, sourcing approaches, and supplier contracts to CST while ensuring consistent policy application and value realization.
- Participate in global category councils, strategy reviews, and steering committees, providing CST market insights, operational requirements, and performance data.
- Drive CST adoption of global sourcing initiatives, best practices, and digital enablement tools.
- Serve as the primary procurement liaison for CST Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering, translating business requirements into procurement strategy.
- Partner with CST Finance and Supply Chain on budget planning, demand forecasting, and cost tracking for the approximately $80 million procurement portfolio.
- Manage CST-specific supplier relationships and performance, resolve escalations, and ensure service levels meet operational commitments.
- Communicate CST segment insights, market trends, and operational challenges to global procurement leadership.
- Oversee compliance with procurement policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements across CST’s indirect spend portfolio.
- Monitor category spending, supplier performance, and KPI achievement, escalating risks and opportunities to segment and global leadership.
- Execute contract administration, purchase order processes, and procurement transactions for CST.
- Proactively manage supplier risk and business continuity within CST’s supply base.
- Embed sustainability, ESG, and responsible sourcing objectives into CST procurement strategies and supplier engagement.
- Support corporate sustainability reporting and ESG data collection within CST procurement.
- Travel approximately 10%, domestically and internationally.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Wellness incentives.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid vacation days, up to 15 days.
- Paid sick days, up to 5 days.
- Paid personal leave, up to 5 days.
- Paid holidays, up to 13 days.
- Birth and adoption leave.
- Parental leave.
- Family and medical leave.
- Bereavement leave.
- Jury duty leave.
- Military leave.
- Purchased vacation.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.
- Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
- Tuition assistance.
- Short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
