Procurement Manager - Indirects
A highly regarded Food and Beverage company in Kansas City, MO is looking for a qualified and assertive individual to join their team. This Hybrid position (3 days in office, 2 days remote weekly) is the perfect opportunity for someone who is ready to maximize their expertise in Procurement and indirect categories from a managerial standpoint.
Responsibilities:
- Run NA indirect procurement and supplier management activities with business services spend categories
- Manage indirect categories including Facilities Management, Capital Equipment, MRO and Utilities, warehouse and office locations
- Enact strategies to increase bottom-line, including YOY productivity improvements in overall cost while advancing service levels
- Collaborate with key stakeholders in member organization and corporate functions to evolve effective cost-savings strategies and the implementation of new policies
- Work with professionals in all business units to combine business needs
- Directly manage suppliers, tracking performance according to corporate guidelines
Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience working in indirect procurement or mirroring roles
- Experience working in business services, highlighting specific expertise in at least one area (Facility Management, MRO, Capital Equipment, Utilities)
- Strategic ability
- Expertise in problem solving, negotiation, and communication (written and verbal)
- Strong management skills
- Strong supplier relationship skills
- Exceptional influencing and cross-functional skills
- Passion for optimizing costs
- Ability to travel as needed
