Data-Driven Indirect Sourcing Lead, Americas

Smiths Detection; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection is seeking a strategic Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead procurement of indirect goods across the Americas. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage end-to-end activities, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities include partnering with Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, and Legal to align needs with contracting processes, optimizing supplier performance, and supporting digital procurement tools adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field.
• 5+ years of indirect procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Proven ability to analyze data and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Experience with procurement systems such as SAP, Coupa, or Ariba.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFPs, RFQs, negotiations, and contracts.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers while maintaining vendor relationships.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, and Legal to align sourcing strategies.
• Support category strategy development and regional adoption.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive supplier performance management with KPIs and SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws and ethical sourcing standards.
• Monitor market trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Promote adoption of digital procurement tools and e-sourcing platforms.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

Smiths Detection is seeking a strategic Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead procurement of indirect goods across the Americas. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage end-to-end activities, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities include partnering with Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, and Legal to align needs with contracting processes, optimizing supplier performance, and supporting digital procurement tools adoption.