Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement - (Hybrid - Manchester, CT)
About The Position
Bob's Discount Furniture is seeking a strategic and collaborative Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement to lead sourcing initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will partner with leaders across IT, Marketing, Facilities, Finance, Legal, and other corporate functions to optimize indirect spend, negotiate favorable supplier agreements, and deliver measurable business value. Success in this position comes from your ability to influence stakeholders, build strong supplier partnerships, manage complex sourcing initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. This role also provides leadership to one Procurement team member responsible for supporting procurement programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives
- Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing complex vendor relationships
- Strong financial and analytical skills with experience evaluating spend and identifying savings opportunities
- Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and sourcing methodologies
- Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work in a standard office environment.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working on a computer.
- Occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Strategic sourcing and category management
- Supplier relationship management and vendor negotiations
- Request for Proposal (RFP) development and execution
- Contract review and negotiation
- Spend analysis and cost optimization
- Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Cross-functional partnership and stakeholder management
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Procurement process improvement and governance
- Project management and prioritization
- Data analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience utilizing contract management systems such as Evisort or similar platforms
- Ability to influence without direct authority across multiple business functions
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and opportunities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Leadership, coaching, and team development experience
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing initiatives across the organization.
- Partner with leaders across IT, Marketing, Facilities, Finance, Legal, and other corporate functions to optimize indirect spend.
- Negotiate favorable supplier agreements.
- Deliver measurable business value.
- Influence stakeholders.
- Build strong supplier partnerships.
- Manage complex sourcing initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.
- Provide leadership to one Procurement team member responsible for supporting procurement programs.
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous company match
- Employer-paid Life Insurance with optional supplemental coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Employee discount beginning on your first day
- Additional employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
