Manager, Indirect Purchasing Services and Materials
Core
Sourcing and managing contracts with external service providers for IT, marketing, engineering services, and commercial operations with an annual procurement budget up to $1 billion.
Role type
Manager, Indirect Purchasing
Builds
Non-production services and solutions for Scout Motors business units
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Indirect Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, team leadership, supplier performance management, stakeholder relationship management, compliance management, budget management, policy development, bid process management, vendor evaluation
Preferred skills
Automotive industry experience, manufacturing experience, creative problem solving, entrepreneurial mindset
Technologies
Internal purchasing systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute compliant purchasing strategies, lead a team of buyers, identify and audit supplier partners, evaluate technical changes for cost/quality/delivery, develop specifications and bid terms, ensure documentation of sourcing activities, review and approve purchase orders and contracts, assess individual and vendor performance, establish relationships with business units and suppliers
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership