Regional Indirect Sourcing Manager
Core
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories (IT, HR, construction, facilities, lab equipment, professional services) to drive cost competitiveness and manage supplier relationships for strategic capital projects.
Role type
Senior Indirect Procurement Sourcing Manager
Builds
Strategic supplier solutions and procurement plans for capital projects and indirect goods/services
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Indirect Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, spend analysis, stakeholder collaboration, risk management, continuous improvement, category management, eProcurement tools, market analysis
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's degree, CPSM/CPM/PMP certification, leadership, innovation, attention to detail, end-to-end procurement process expertise, legal/regulatory compliance knowledge, strategic mindset, business acumen, fluent English
Technologies
eProcurement tools, eSourcing tools
Responsibilities
Develop procurement strategies and present to leadership; Plan and control business/contracts/negotiations for indirect goods; Drive supplier contract management and negotiations; Build a robust supply network; Represent procurement on cross-functional teams; Define and monitor supplier performance metrics; Evaluate cost and quality benchmarks; Develop strategic procurement plans; Coordinate early supplier involvement in service designs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence