Manager, Indirect Procurement

Green Thumb Industries; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead indirect spend strategies and drive cost-competitive sourcing. Reporting to the Director, Indirect Procurement, you will manage supplier relationships, run sourcing events, contract negotiations, and risk management to deliver quantifiable savings and value across IT, facilities, corporate services, and other categories.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and scalable category strategies in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing with category ownership and savings delivery.
• Experience in competitive sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and contract execution across indirect categories.
• Strong financial acumen: spend analysis, TCO, business case development.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead spend management and supplier relationships across a broad indirect portfolio.
• Develop multi-year category strategies grounded in market intelligence and spend data.
• Drive competitive sourcing events from scoping to award, delivering savings and quality improvements.
• Partner with Legal to structure and execute contracts protecting GTI's interests.
• Own reporting on savings, spend data, and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Sourcing events

Negotiation

Contract management

Financial acumen

Vendor relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Supply Chain/Finance)

Tools

Coupa

Ariba

SAP

Job description

The Role

This position will report to the Director, Indirect Procurement and work closely with team members, key support departments, and critical cross-functional partners across the business. This role is central to ensuring that goods and services are sourced in the most cost-effective and strategically sound manner by evaluating contracts, qualifying suppliers, and driving reporting and tracking across assigned spend categories. The Procurement Manager will be accountable for profit enhancement through negotiations and enabling differentiated sourcing solutions, while maintaining high quality and speed of business. This role will drive organizational goals and efficiencies, and serve as the foundation for scalable category strategies across GTI's full indirect spend portfolio.

Responsibilities

This role manages spend and supplier relationships across GTI's broad indirect portfolio. Category assignments will evolve with business priorities and the individual's areas of expertise, and may include:

• CapEx& Operations -construction, cultivation, engineering, extraction,andlab testing
• IT & Technology - software/SaaS, cloud infrastructure, hardware, managed services, telecom
• Corporate Services -HR, legal, finance,marketing,staffing, travel & expense
• Facilities & Real Estate -MRO, site services (maintenance, janitorial,pest control, etc.)security,and uniforms
• Retail& Revenue- store supplies, point-of-sale materials,anddigital platforms

Category Strategy & Sourcing

• Develop and own multi-year category strategies grounded in market intelligence, spend analysis, and stakeholder insight
• Execute and champion the Indirect Procurement strategic sourcing process for assigned categories, includingCapEx& Operations, IT & Technology,Corporate Services,Facilities & Real Estate, Retail & Revenue, and other categories as assigned by GTI leadership
• Lead competitive sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) from scoping through awardwhich includespreparing documentation, working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, managing the process, and delivering both savings and quality improvements
• Continuouslymonitormarket trends, supplier landscapes, and pricing dynamics toidentifyand act on proactive opportunities

Negotiation & Contracting

• Drive complex, high-stakes supplier negotiations leveraging GTI's scale to secure favorable commercial terms, SLAs, and risk protections
• Partner with Legal to structure, review, and execute contracts that protect GTI's interests and support operational flexibility
• Lead contract renewals and renegotiations with a proactive, calendar-based approach

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and manage a high-performing supplier base through structured scorecards, business reviews, and performance accountability
• Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for contracts and supplier matters within assigned categories
• Identifyand mitigate supplier risks before they become business disruptions, and formulate recommended mitigation strategies
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with key suppliers that generate mutual long-term value

Stakeholder Partnership

• Embed as a true business partner with cross-functional leaders across Finance, Operations, Marketing, IT, HR, Legal, and Retail
• Translate business needs into procurement strategies; communicate procurement outcomes in business language stakeholders care about
• Serve as the voice of procurement in cross-functional projects, ensuring sourcing is included early
• Support cross-functional teams byidentifyinginternal customers and stakeholders; resolve issues and inform Procurement Leadership of conflicts between stakeholder requirements and sourcing strategy

Financial Performance & Reporting

• Own savings identification, tracking, and reporting for assigned categories
• Build business cases for sourcing initiatives, quantifying total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI
• Maintainaccuratespenddata, supplier records, contract metadata, and performance statistics to support analytics and leadership reporting

Process & Compliance

• Follow procurement strategies, policies, and procedures as defined by leadership; develop a comprehensive understanding of business and user requirements for assigned spend categories
• Champion procurement policy adherence across the organization;educateinternal customers on proper purchasing channels and approval workflows
• Ensure all supplier onboarding, contract execution, and purchasing activitymeetsGTI's compliance, security, and regulatory standards
• Support continuous improvement of procurement tools, templates, and processes as the team scales
• Execute all necessary communications to ensureaccurateandtimelyflow of information to internal customers, partners, and suppliers
• Support full P2P process including issuing POs
• Special projects as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field: Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline
• 5+ years of indirect procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with a proventrack recordof category ownership and measurable savings delivery across multiple indirect categories
• Experience managing competitive sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), negotiating complex commercial agreements, and executing contracts across a broad indirect portfolio
• Strong financial acumenandcomfortable with spend analysis, TCO modeling, building savings business cases, and developing project plans, metrics, and milestones
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities across business functions; ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and innovative; able to work independently or collaboratively with keen judgment, common sense, and resourcefulness
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Operates witha high levelof professionalism and integrity, including in handling confidential information
• Familiarity with eProcurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, or similar) preferred
• Experience in a multi-site or multi-state operating environment preferred; cannabis, retail, CPG, or hospitality industry background a plus

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess valid driver's license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Green Thumb Pay Range

$100,000 — $130,000 USD