Purchasing Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement category strategies for designated indirect commodities

• Align sourcing strategies with business objectives, total cost of ownership, supply continuity, risk management, and value enhancement

• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, improvements in working capital, demand management opportunities, and efficiency in processes

• Lead comprehensive strategic sourcing projects, including gathering requirements, forecasting demand, analyzing the market, identifying suppliers, conducting RFx events, evaluating bids, selecting suppliers, and developing business cases

• Negotiate, finalize, and execute commercial contracts, including long-term agreements, non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, pricing, service-level agreements, and contract terms

• Assist the Global Indirect Commodity Manager in complex negotiations, contract implementation, and setting strategic sourcing priorities

• Oversee supplier relationships and performance against KPIs for quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, innovation, compliance, and corrective actions

• Examine spending, supplier, and market data to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, standardization, risk reduction, and category value enhancement

• Maintain transparency regarding sourcing initiatives, supplier risks, action plans, and realized value

• Provide insights and regular updates to leadership and key stakeholders

• Ensure procurement activities adhere to company guidelines, delegated authorities, ethical standards, and contractual requirements

• Promote the adoption and ongoing enhancement of procurement processes and systems, including sourcing, procure-to-pay, and contract management tools

• Develop partnerships with stakeholders in IT, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Facilities, Quality, Legal, and other functions

• Collaborate with procurement colleagues on cross-category initiatives, special projects, supplier strategies, and market intelligence

• Travel approximately 15%–25% as necessary

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Report to the Global Indirect Commodity Manager

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or a related commercial field, preferably with exposure to indirect spending

• Demonstrated capability to lead strategic sourcing efforts, assess supplier proposals, negotiate commercial terms, benchmark market options, and manage supplier performance

• Strong analytical and financial skills, including spend analysis, total cost of ownership, business case development, and a proven track record of achieving incremental cost savings

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation abilities

• Capacity to influence cross-functional stakeholders, cultivate strong customer relationships, resolve issues effectively, and present recommendations to leadership

• Good judgment and meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to balance cost, risk, quality, service, and business needs

• Capability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and projects in a dynamic global setting

• Proficient in delegating tasks effectively when appropriate

• Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), Word, PowerPoint, and Teams

• Familiarity with WAVE, COUPA, PowerBI, and AI is advantageous

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of ten years of relevant industry experience

• U.S. Person status or appropriate export-control authorization/documentation may be necessary for access to regulated information or technology

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions

• Life and disability insurance

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Wellness programs

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee discounts

• Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage

• Pet insurance

• Work-life support resources

• Remote work opportunity

• 15%–25% anticipated travel