Senior Manager, Procurement Indirect Commodity
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Procurement Indirect Commodity executes and implements procurement strategies for indirect spend categories, including IT/software, marketing, HR, professional services, and real estate. The role develops and executes commodity strategies in partnership with stakeholders, manages budgets, drives cost savings and productivity, mitigates supply chain risks, and builds strong supplier relationships. It also supports team morale and motivation by sharing experience and providing constructive feedback. This position oversees strategic sourcing, negotiations, contracts, contingency planning, financial analysis, and supplier performance for assigned indirect categories. It collaborates with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize sourcing outcomes and maintain effective business relationships. Travel is up to 10%, subject to change based on business needs. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of procurement experience in commodity management or strategic sourcing in healthcare services or a SaaS organization in the healthcare division.
- Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies.
- Experience in supplier management and negotiations.
- Experience collaborating with internal and external resources.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations and quality standards.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business plus experience in category management, or a high school diploma with at least 7 years in a sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management role.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive commodity strategies aligned with enterprise procurement and business goals.
- Manage negotiations, contracts, and business contingency plans for applicable indirect categories.
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, and alternative sourcing strategies.
- Perform financial analysis and modeling, and maintain, negotiate, renegotiate, and manage agreements and contracts.
- Develop and maintain internal education, communication processes, and tools that improve contract performance, identification, and compliance.
- Plan, prioritize, collaborate, and communicate project, issue, and negotiation information to maintain relationships.
- Build relationships through industry contacts, professional organizations, and individuals.
- Communicate clearly, effectively, and respectfully with employees and supplier partners.
- Negotiate contracts based on strategic and financial goals, prior and projected contract performance, and thresholds.
- Analyze and finalize contractual language for operational and financial appropriateness.
- Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies related to assigned commodities.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to optimize supplier selection and performance.
- Cultivate team morale and motivation by sharing experience and providing constructive feedback.
Benefits
- Performance bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Benefits program for employees and families, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Flexible Vacation Policy; time off requires manager approval.
- 80 hours of Paid Sick, Safe, and Caregiver Leave annually for full-time positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
