Procurement Manager - Indirects

Conair LLC; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Volunteer days

Life & Disability Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Conair LLC is seeking a Procurement Manager for Indirects to lead strategic sourcing across Professional Fees, Travel & Entertainment, and SG&A categories. You will develop category strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive cost savings in collaboration with Finance and stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong analytical skills, and experience with spend data and contract management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, including indirect categories.
• Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage indirect category sourcing strategies for Professional Fees, T&E, and SG&A.
• Lead RFPs/RFQs and negotiate favorable pricing and terms.
• Analyze spend data and build business cases for initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR and other functions on procurement decisions.
• Identify and implement improvements to sourcing and contract management processes.
• Support adoption of procurement tools and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Strategic sourcing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

CPSM/CIPS/PMP (certification)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Procurement Manager, Indirects

is responsible for strategic sourcing across Conair’s indirect spend, with a primary focus on Professional Fees, Travel & Entertainment (T&E), and SG&A categories. Working closely with Finance and internal stakeholders, this role develops category strategies, negotiates supplier agreements, and delivers cost savings across the business. We are looking for a strategic sourcing professional who is comfortable working with spend data, building business cases, and managing supplier relationships from RFP through contract execution.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Sourcing

• Develop and manage sourcing strategies for indirect categories, with a primary focus on Professional Fees (consulting, legal, audit, and agency services), Travel & Entertainment, and other SG&A spend.
• Run competitive sourcing events such as RFPs and RFQs, and lead negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and build the business case for each initiative.

Supplier Management

• Manage supplier relationships across assigned categories and monitor performance against service levels and contractual commitments.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, and resolve pricing, service, or delivery issues as they arise.

Cost Savings & Analysis

• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings that support Conair’s annual budget and financial targets.
• Support tracking to report savings and maintain accurate category/supplier data.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, Facilities, and other functions to understand requirements and align sourcing decisions with business needs.
• Support stakeholders in supplier selection and provide guidance on procurement policy and process.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to sourcing, purchasing and contract management processes.
• Support the adoption of procurement tools and best practices that improve efficiency and spend visibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, including hands‑on experience managing indirect categories.
• Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing Professional Fees, T&E, and/or SG&A categories.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or PMP.
• Experience with an ERP system such as SAP.

Compensation And Benefits

Conair provides a reasonable estimate of the annual salary for this role. This range reflects the Company’s good faith estimate and takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to business needs, market conditions, candidate experience, skill set and internal equity. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130,000 per year.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; short and long term disability; paid parental leave;11 paid holidays; paid vacation time; 2 volunteer days; employee discounts and a 401k plan with employer contribution.

Environmental Factors

• Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule, in the Stamford, CT office 3 days per week.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business (approximately 10%).

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k and company match
• EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
• Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
• Free Breakfast and Lunch at the Stamford Office

About Conair

Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.

Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it’s part of the Company’s DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands includes CONAIR, Cuisinart, BabylissPRO, Scünci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.

Conair’s passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company’s goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.

At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative high-quality products and iconic brands that enhance their lives.

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