Indirect Purchasing Manager

Scorpion Therapeutics; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Indirect Purchasing Manager to source and manage non-production spend across U.S. operations, including marketing, HR, consulting, supply chain, fleet, and travel. You will develop category strategies and drive cost savings while mitigating supplier risks.

The role involves supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and close collaboration with stakeholders. Market trend analysis supports alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mature procurement, with indirect categories like marketing, IT, and facilities.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficient in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent communication and influence capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supplier selection, negotiation, contract management.
• Stakeholder collaboration across departments.
• Market trend analysis to optimize spend and ensure alignment with business goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or engineering

Job description

Role

Indirect Purchasing Manager responsible for sourcing and managing all non-production spend categories across U.S. operations, including marketing, HR, consulting, supply chain, fleet, and travel. Objectives include developing category strategies, driving cost savings, and mitigating supplier-related risks.

Responsibilities

Supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, stakeholder collaboration across departments, and market trend analysis to optimize spend and ensure alignment with business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; 5+ years in mature procurement, with experience in indirect categories like marketing, IT, and facilities; strong negotiation and analytical skills; proficient in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management; excellent communication and influence capabilities; results-oriented, adaptable, and independent.

Preferred qualifications

Not specified.

High-Value

Focus on indirect spend optimization, stakeholder engagement, global/regional initiatives, and supplier risk management.

Work setup

office environment in Lenexa, KS, with approximately 10% travel.