Global Indirect Procurement Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Manager to lead and coordinate all critical indirect procurement projects globally. This strategic role requires a seasoned generalist who can independently identify opportunities and manage the complete procurement lifecycle from project identification through value delivery. The successful candidate will serve as the central point of excellence for global indirect category initiatives, working closely with regional teams and functional stakeholders to drive value creation and operational excellence across the organization.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic vision and tactical execution capabilities. The Manager must be comfortable operating across most indirect categories.

Location: Yuma, AZ Headquarters

Reports to: This position reports to: Head of Global Procurement

Matrix Reports: Regional Indirect Procurement Managers

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership & End-to-End Ownership

• Proactively identify and prioritize high-impact indirect procurement opportunities through spend analysis, stakeholder engagement, and market intelligence
• Own the complete project lifecycle from opportunity identification through value delivery:
• Identify: Analyze spend data and business needs to uncover savings opportunities
• Scope: Define project parameters, build business cases, and secure stakeholder buy-in
• Source: Develop sourcing strategies, conduct RFx processes, and evaluate proposals
• Negotiate: Lead commercial negotiations and contract development
• Implement: Manage change management, transition planning, and go-live activities
• Deliver: Track savings realization and ensure sustained value capture
• Lead major global indirect procurement projects
• Develop and execute category strategies for major indirect spend areas including Professional Services, Travel, MRO, Equipment and General Business Services.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as the central coordinator between regional procurement teams, ensuring alignment on global contracts and leveraging combined purchasing power
• Partner with functional leaders to understand requirements and deliver integrated procurement solutions
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across regional teams

Value Creation & Cost Management

• Deliver annual cost savings targets of 5-10% on managed spend categories
• Identify and execute cost avoidance opportunities through demand management and specification optimization
• Implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models for strategic categories
• Drive working capital improvements through