Manager, Indirect Spend

Careers and Highline Warren•Memphis, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Indirect Spend leads the development and execution of strategic category plans and sourcing initiatives across assigned Indirect Spend categories. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver effective, transparent sourcing processes and develop strategies that support business needs and enterprise objectives. This position delivers value through strategic supplier partnerships, data-driven insights, innovation, and risk mitigation, driving cost efficiency, service performance, resilience, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvement. The manager will own category strategies, optimize Spend Under Management (SUM), enhance supplier performance, and support business growth across a multi-business, acquisitive environment. This role manages centralized supplier relationships, ensures compliance with contractual, regulatory, and policy requirements, and serves as a key member of the Procurement organization. The manager will provide mentorship and guidance to the procurement professionals and contribute to the continued maturation and scalability of the Procurement function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement within a mid-to-large organization
Experience managing Indirect spend categories such as operations, logistics, facilities, corporate services, IT, or professional services
Minimum of 3 years of experience leading, mentoring, or developing procurement professionals
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
eProcurement, contracting, and vendor management platforms
ERP, Qlik, Power BI, and SaaS analytics experience
Spend analytics, reporting, and dashboarding tools
Deep understanding of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, policies, and governance
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Strong leadership and influencing capabilities in cross-functional environments
Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
Strong financial acumen with the ability to assess cost structures and financial tradeoffs
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills
High ethical standards and professional integrity

Nice To Haves

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) preferred
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and execute complex sourcing events across assigned Indirect categories, leveraging spend data, market intelligence, and business requirements
Partner with senior leaders and functional stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies, competitive events, and negotiations are aligned with business priorities and timelines
Build and manage a robust opportunity pipeline, delivering cost savings and value creation to meet or exceed established targets
Develop bid materials for RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and other sourcing strategies as appropriate
Lead sourcing events through defined milestones, ensuring ethical, transparent, and compliant execution
Develop negotiation strategies and lead high-impact negotiations that balance cost, service, quality, and risk
Negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, purchase orders, pricing schedules, and related contractual documents
Ensure contracts reflect business requirements, mitigate risk, and incorporate Total Cost of Ownership considerations
Develop and execute change management plans to support supplier transitions, process changes, and sourcing outcomes while minimizing disruption
Manage the full contract lifecycle in partnership with Legal and business stakeholders
Serve as a trusted advisor to category stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and sourcing insight
Maintain market intelligence related to supply base dynamics, pricing trends, and cost drivers within assigned categories
Perform spend, supplier, and demand analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and inform category strategies
Regularly communicate category insights, performance updates, and recommendations to stakeholders
Identify key cost drivers and develop strategies to influence and manage them effectively
Proactively identify supplier and category risks and develop mitigation strategies, including business continuity planning
Leverage analytics, reporting, automation, and emerging AI-enabled tools to evaluate financial impact, support decision-making, and forecast sourcing outcomes
Proactively manage procurement processes in alignment with agreed timelines and stakeholder expectations
Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
Operate within a governance framework that promotes transparency, ethical sourcing, and risk mitigation
Reinforce standard use of procurement tools, processes, and policies across the organization
Effectively utilize available procurement technologies, ERP systems, analytics platforms, and SaaS tools
Drive utilization of preferred suppliers and established sourcing agreements
Provide financial transparency related to purchasing commitments, forecasted savings, and realized results
Support and advance procurement programs related to sustainability, supplier diversity, and continuous improvement
Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships within assigned categories
Establish and mature Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices, including joint business planning with critical suppliers
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, scorecards, and contract compliance reviews
Address supplier performance issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Serve as a leader within the Procurement organization, providing mentorship, coaching, and guidance to procurement professionals
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Demonstrated ability to lead procurement transformation initiatives, including the design and implementation of new processes, operating models, and ways of working
Ability to operate effectively in environments with limited structure, incomplete data, or disparate systems while driving measurable outcomes
Experience building and scaling procurement capabilities in growing or acquisitive organizations, including integration of new tools, systems, processes, and teams
Ability to create pragmatic frameworks for onboarding and integrating newly acquired businesses into standardized procurement processes and governance models
Proven capability to drive change through influence, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined execution rather than reliance on tools alone