Procurement Category Manager, Indirect

Refresco•Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

38d

About The Position

The Indirect Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across all indirect spend categories—such as MRO, professional services, IT, facilities, HR services, and operations. This role will lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, negotiate major supplier contracts, and deliver cost savings while improving quality, service, and vendor performance. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing.
Demonstrated contract negotiation and vendor management experience.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle) and MS Office/Excel.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Must understand “Total Cost of Ownership” concepts.
Be a proactive problem solver.
Must be able to work independently and handle multiple work assignments.
Strong sense of urgency.
Must be permanently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing strategies for select indirect spend categories to optimize cost, quality, risk, and performance.
Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and improve supplier value.
Develop category roadmaps and long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure a competitive supplier landscape.
Lead contract negotiations, RFx processes, and supplier evaluations.
Manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure compliance, performance, and continuous improvement.
Develop and monitor supplier KPIs and scorecards.
Partner with internal stakeholders (IT, HR, Finance, Operations, Legal, etc.) to understand business needs and define sourcing requirements.
Serve as the primary Procurement advisor to internal teams on market insights, contract risk, and sourcing best practices.
Deliver year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies.
Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, automate workflows, and increase efficiency.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval workflows, and governance procedures.
Evaluate and mitigate supplier risks, including financial, operational, compliance, and ESG considerations.
Maintain accurate documentation, contracts, and procurement records.
Support audits, contract renewals, and supplier compliance initiatives.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs