Sr. Procurement Manager - Indirect Programs

Sunbelt Rentals • Fort Mill, SC

127d • $84,000 - $115,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Procurement Manager - Indirect Programs is responsible for leading and managing the procurement of indirect goods and services across the organization, with a particular focus on national programs such as temporary labor and travel or safety equipment and services, facility security, water, and electric utilities. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with deep knowledge of sourcing best practices, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration in a distributed, multi-site environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or relevant certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally within a multi-site, industrial or rental services environment.
• Deep understanding of supplier markets, pricing mechanisms, and spend categories (direct/indirect).
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement technology platforms and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across organizational levels.
• Prior experience in sectors such as equipment rental, construction, or heavy industry preferred.
• Understanding of safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability standards.
• Willingness to travel as required to support supplier relationships and operational needs (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for national indirect spend categories, including safety, facility security systems, utility services (water/electric), and other operational services or temporary labor and travel.
• Lead vendor negotiations and contract development to ensure cost savings, quality service delivery, and risk mitigation across all business units and locations.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements across indirect procurement categories.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, ensuring performance metrics, service levels, and compliance standards are met consistently.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Safety, Facilities, Legal, Finance, and IT to ensure procurement strategies align with business goals.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, including KPIs, SLAs, and periodic business reviews.
• Lead efforts to standardize procurement processes and implement procurement best practices across regions and branches.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Support sustainability initiatives as related to vendor selection, program development, and reporting.
• Mentor junior procurement staff, as needed.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards
• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree