Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement

C.H. Guenther•San Antonio, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager – Capital & Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for capital projects, construction, engineering services, and select plant-related indirect categories across CH Guenther’s North American operations. The Senior Manager is a builder of work streams, processes, and capabilities Vs. the operator of a function. This hands-on leader serves as the primary Procurement partner to Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams, ensuring capital investments and plant-related spend deliver optimal value across cost, quality, reliability, and timeline. The position will also leverage CHG’s group purchasing organization (GPO) partners for applicable indirect categories, while owning sourcing strategy, MSA development, and execution for complex, high-value, or non-GPO spend areas. This is a highly cross-functional, hands-on role requiring strong commercial acumen, technical understanding, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a diverse manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5-15 yrs experience in procurement or related field
Strong background in construction and equipment procurement
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other business software used for data analysis (SAP).
Broad understanding of capital equipment and construction industry
Contract law knowledge, with the ability to analyze statements of work, engineering drawings and specifications
Strong negotiation skills with large purchases and complex technical specifications
Capable of independently managing multiple priorities, projects, and tasks
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and problem solving skills
Self-starter with proven track record of implementing/executing complex projects
Analytical skills and creative thinking

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree desirable

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for capital equipment, construction, and engineering services across manufacturing sites
Partner with Engineering and Project Management teams to support capital planning and execution
Evaluate supplier proposals, technical specifications, and statements of work to ensure best total value (cost, schedule, quality, risk)
Manage supplier selection, contract execution, and performance throughout project lifecycle
Mitigate risk related to scope changes, timelines, and supplier performance
Generate and execute master service agreements that optimize the Company’s interests
Lead sourcing and supplier management for select plant-related categories (e.g., maintenance services, specialized MRO, pallets, and operational services)
Identify and execute cost savings and value improvement opportunities across assigned categories
Pursue independent sourcing strategies where appropriate
Work with GPO partners to leverage pre-negotiated agreements where aligned to CHG needs
Drive adoption and compliance of GPO contracts across manufacturing sites
Identify gaps where GPO solutions are not optimal and lead alternative sourcing initiatives
Monitor off-contract spend and implement actions to reduce leakage
Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships across capital and key indirect categories
Define and track supplier performance metrics (KPIs) including cost, service, quality, and delivery
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and cost reduction initiatives with suppliers
Serve as a trusted advisor to Engineering, Operations, and Plant Leadership teams
Lead sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) for complex categories and projects
Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and cost modeling to support negotiations
Track and report realized savings and value delivery
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes, and risk management standards
Performs all other duties as assigned.