Senior Indirect Procurement Manager

This role will be accountable for overseeing and implementing the company's strategic sourcing initiatives for all indirect materials and services. The indirect category covers a wide array of materials and services, which may include MRO, Travel & Expense, Energy & Utilities / Plant Services, Logistics and Distribution and more

Client Details

Client is a billion dollar independent branded beverage producer, with a portfolio of multiple beverage brands. THIS ROLE IS ON SITE - 5X A WEEK

Description

• Oversee and manage indirect purchasing activities.

• Handle plant service and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) requirements.

• Develop and implement strategies for managing store room inventories.

• Be responsible for the performance and relationships with over 100 suppliers.

• Act as a champion for continuous improvement, driving these methodologies and techniques across the category, company, and supply base.

• Create and execute sourcing strategies that include supplier selection, price modeling, and performance management, while instituting a structured end-to-end strategic sourcing process focused on improving total cost, quality, and service.

• Monitor relevant utility markets and provide coverage recommendations to the VP of Procurement and senior leadership.

• Prepare and publish RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.

• Analyze and summarize vendor proposals for decision-making.

• Manage and update item pricing in ERP and other relevant systems.

• Maintain supplier documentation, including contracts, COIs (Certificates of Insurance), and pricing agreements.

• Conduct initial contract reviews for all indirect contracts.

• Oversee the onboarding process for new vendors within the indirect category.

• Perform vendor audits as necessary.

• Support special projects as assigned by the VP of Procurement.

• Collaborate with accounts payable and other stakeholders to reconcile vendor invoices.

• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reports as requested by the VP of Procurement.

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years managing indirect spend exceeding $20mm annually
• Strong team player
• Strong verbal/communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• A self-starter with a 'can do' attitude
• Works well in a team environment and independently

Job Offer

• Ability to lead the indirect purchasing function within a large company
• Business Casual culture
• Transportaiton from Stamford Train Station

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