Principal Indirect Sourcing Manager

HW Staffing Solutions; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HW Staffing Solutions in Massachusetts is seeking a Principal Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing across multiple indirect categories. You will drive cost savings, negotiate favorable contracts, and build strong supplier partnerships in a collaborative environment.

The role requires 5+ years in indirect procurement, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to influence across teams and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement or sourcing, managing two or more categories.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier contract management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for a broad range of indirect services and goods
• Identify opportunities for meaningful cost savings and process improvements across OpEx and CapEx
• Negotiate contracts to secure the best pricing and terms with suppliers
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance excellence
• Partner with internal teams to align procurement strategies with business goals
• Track, report, and communicate monthly savings and KPIs to executive leadership
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Admin / Supply Chain)

Tools

SAP Ariba

Spend Control Tower

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving savings and building strong supplier partnerships? We’re looking for a Principal Indirect Sourcing Manager to join our growing team! Reporting to the Director of Indirect Procurement, you’ll play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies across multiple indirect categories—such as HR, IT, Marketing, MRO, Professional Services, Real Estate & Facilities, Transportation & Logistics, and more. This is your chance to make a real impact on operational efficiency while working in a collaborative, dynamic environment. Maryland or Massachusetts location. Relocation available.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for a broad range of indirect services and goods
• Identify opportunities for meaningful cost savings and process improvements across OpEx and CapEx
• Negotiate contracts to secure the best pricing and terms with suppliers
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance excellence
• Partner with internal teams to align procurement strategies with business goals
• Track, report, and communicate monthly savings and KPIs to executive leadership
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement or sourcing, managing two or more categories
• Proven track record in change management and continuous process improvement
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP Ariba
• Experience with Spend Control Tower

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on cost savings and operational excellence
• Work with a talented, collaborative team that values innovation and efficiency
• Exposure to multiple business functions and high-level strategic decision-making
• Dynamic, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions matter

If you thrive on strategic thinking, love solving complex challenges, and want to take your procurement career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!