Manager, Indirect Procurement - North America

Brambles•Orlando, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model. We’re looking for a hands‑on Indirect Procurement Manager to lead North America overhead spend within a broader Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) organization. This role owns end‑to‑end strategic sourcing execution, supplier relationships, and stakeholder partnership across indirect categories that support the business—but are not tied to direct manufacturing.

Requirements

3–5 years of strategic sourcing experience (industry agnostic)
Proven experience managing $40M+ indirect spend
Strong working knowledge of formal strategic sourcing processes
Experience with CLM / P2P systems (Coupa, SAP, Ariba, MRP, or similar)
Ability to lead sourcing events end‑to‑end and partner with cross‑functional stakeholders
Comfortable operating without signatory authority

Nice To Haves

Prior people leadership experience or leading complex cross‑functional initiatives
Category exposure to IT, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, or Transportation
Experience managing regional suppliers
Strong supplier relationship management background

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing strategies across spend categories to ensure value creation, cost optimization, and risk management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high levels of performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier agreements, ensuring that contracts are aligned with global procurement policies.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.) to ensure procurement aligns with business objectives.
Monitor and report on supplier performance, implementing KPIs and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality goods and services.
Manage cost reduction initiatives and identify areas for further cost efficiency and improvement across procurement categories.
Ensure compliance with all procurement policies and regulatory requirements, providing guidance on governance and best practices.
Support the implementation of global and regional procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals
Lead, develop, and coach a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring the team delivers on its objectives and contributes to the overall success of the procurement function.
Own North America indirect overhead sourcing (approximately $XX M+ spend)
Lead and coach through a structured 7‑step strategic sourcing process
Run RFPs/RFXs independently and ensure fairness, governance, and ESG alignment
Partner closely with business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver outcomes
Manage supplier relationships, including QBRs, performance improvement, and contract management
Drive optimized value (service, quality, risk, and cost—not price alone)
Coach and develop one direct report while remaining hands‑on in execution
Operate effectively within a regionalized, decentralized procurement model