Senior Procurement Manager - Indirect (m/f/d)
Core
Build and develop the indirect procurement function supporting a growing autonomous ground systems company by shaping sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships.
Role type
Senior Indirect Procurement Manager
Builds
Sourcing strategies, tenders, supplier base, and procurement processes for IT, software, facility management, energy, and external services.
Domain
Defense technology / Autonomous systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Indirect procurement ownership, category management (IT/software/facility/energy/services), commercial negotiation, contract lifecycle management, ERP/e-procurement tools, process structuring, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Building procurement structures in growing organizations, compliance/export control experience
Technologies
ERP systems, e-procurement tools
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories; manage end-to-end tenders and RFQs; build and manage supplier base; maintain accurate procurement master data; optimize day-to-day purchasing processes; manage contracts and recurring services; establish procurement policies and processes; utilize e-procurement solutions for reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC