Indirect Sourcing Manager

Smiths Detection; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 107,200 - 176,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

Smiths Detection is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead procurement for indirect goods and services across the Americas. You will develop sourcing strategies, optimize supplier performance, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring quality and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of indirect procurement experience, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and collaboration with Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, and Legal.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, Legal) to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies and contracting process.
• Support the Global Category Managers in developing, implementing and adopting a clear category strategy in region.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement processes.
• Drive supplier performance management, including KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Monitor market trends and risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
• Support adoption of digital procurement tools and systems (e-sourcing platforms) as part of the wider procurement strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or relevant certification

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead the procurement and sourcing of indirect goods and services (including Maintenance, Repair, Operations, Marketing, Facilities, HR services, Professional & Consultancy Services) across the Americas region. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier performance, and driving cost efficiencies while ensuring quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract management
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers while maintaining strong vendor relationships
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, Legal) to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies and contracting process
• Supports the Global Category Managers in the development, implementation and adoption of a clear category strategy in region
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement processes aligned with the wider Indirect Procurement Team
• Drive supplier performance management, including KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing standards
• Monitor market trends and risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies
• Support adoption of digital procurement tools and systems (e.g., e-sourcing platforms) as part of the wider procurement strategy

Key Performance Indicators:

• Cost savings and cost avoidance
• Supplier performance and risk mitigation
• Contract compliance and cycle time reduction
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Spend under management

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic thinking with a data-driven mindset
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work and communicate across multiple indirect categories and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in working in a global environment and interacting with all levels

Key Internal and External Relationships:

• Smiths Detection suppliers+ Smiths Detection employees at all levels

HSE Requirements:

• This position is required to assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including knowledge of all standards, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes related to the site).
• Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.
• Complete, and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field (MBA or relevant certification preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, with a focus on indirect categories
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills
• Proven ability to analyze data and drive cost-saving initiatives
• Experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $107,200 - $176,880/yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

• medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• and other benefits

For details, please visit the Rewards & Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.smithsdetection.com/careers/.

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