Global Indirect Procurement Leader — Transformation & Savings

SCN - Search Consulting Network; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN - Search Consulting Network seeks a seasoned procurement leader to orchestrate a global indirect procurement transformation. The role focuses on strengthening governance, category management, and spend analytics across IT, Facilities, and other indirect areas, delivering measurable savings.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in indirect procurement within complex, global manufacturing settings, with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement experience with indirect procurement leadership in a global manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record transforming procurement processes, governance, and operating practices.
• Experience leading global, cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong capabilities in strategic sourcing, negotiations, spend analytics, and KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global indirect procurement transformation spanning ~ $160M in spend across IT, Facilities, Professional Services, HR, Travel and other indirect categories.
• Establish and strengthen global procurement policies, sourcing processes, approval workflows, compliance, and governance.
• Drive spend visibility, forecasting, savings pipelines, and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Operations, Engineering and other functions to drive change.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Spend analytics

Performance measurement

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Procurement/Supply Chain or related field

Job description

SCN - Search Consulting Network seeks a seasoned procurement leader to orchestrate a global indirect procurement transformation. The role focuses on strengthening governance, category management, and spend analytics across IT, Facilities, and other indirect areas, delivering measurable savings.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in indirect procurement within complex, global manufacturing settings, with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.