Senior Procurement Manager - Indirect

Sensient • Hoffman Estates, IL

6d • $175,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for its Global Indirect team. This strategic leader will build and transform the global indirect procurement function, lead procurement excellence, and deliver best value across indirect categories, with a focus on productivity, process efficiency, cost optimization, and service. The role will develop scalable category strategies, strengthen procurement processes and capabilities, and align the function with business objectives and long-term growth.

The Senior Procurement Manager will partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities and prioritize initiatives. The role leads strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, risk assessment, and contract development; strengthens supplier relationships and performance; and implements global initiatives across business units while tracking savings and communicating progress. It also includes developing and coaching procurement team members in a multicultural, matrixed environment.

The position is described as an on-site strategic leadership role at a global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. The salary range is $175,000–$200,000, with eligibility for performance-based incentive pay. Sensient offers a comprehensive benefits program. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Extensive procurement experience, with deep expertise in indirect procurement; preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience across a broad range of indirect procurement categories, with specific expertise in CAPEX and MRO and exposure to utilities, temporary labor, sterilization services, facilities services, and other indirect spend areas.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent sourcing initiatives across diverse business units and stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and critical-thinking skills, with sound business judgment and financial acumen.
• Extensive contracting experience, including Master Service Agreements, energy contracts, lease agreements, Statements of Work, contract amendments, and NDAs; sophisticated understanding of pricing models and commercial terms.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience, including the ability to develop, coach, and lead teams in a multicultural, matrixed environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Procurement experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to utilities, temporary labor, sterilization services, facilities services, and other indirect spend areas.

Responsibilities

• Transform and build out the global indirect procurement function by developing scalable category strategies, strengthening processes, and establishing capabilities aligned with business objectives and long-term growth.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and business leaders to identify opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and build a pipeline of projects that drive productivity, cost optimization, and business value.
• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations, including supplier selection, risk assessment, and contract development, to optimize cost, quality, service, and commercial value.
• Strengthen strategic supplier relationships through supplier relationship management, collaboration, risk mitigation, and continuous performance improvement.
• Lead implementation of global indirect procurement initiatives across business units; track savings, measure results, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Develop, coach, and mentor procurement team members to build strategic sourcing and category management capabilities, strengthen stakeholder partnerships, and foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support employees’ and their families’ holistic well-being.
• Performance-based incentive pay eligibility.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior