Procurement Manager-Indirects (Functional Spend)

TekniPlex; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TekniPlex is looking for a Procurement Manager - Indirects based in the United States to develop and execute category strategies across various functional spend areas. You will manage a global spend portfolio of approximately $60M, focusing on driving enterprise value and improving procurement maturity.

Your role includes leading strategic sourcing initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The compensation ranges from $120k to $130k plus a 10% target bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management across functional spend areas.
• Proven ability in stakeholder engagement and supplier optimization.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies across assigned indirect spend areas.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, delivering cost savings and value creation.
• Manage key supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Cost savings identification

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Procurement strategy development

Data analysis

Job description

Procurement Manager-Indirects

The Procurement Manager – Indirects is responsible for the development and execution of category strategies across functional spend areas, including HR, IT, Insurance, Marketing, and Professional Services. The role operates within a centrally led procurement model, supporting CPD as the primary focus, while contributing to cross-divisional initiatives, including Healthcare. The position manages a global spend portfolio (~$60M, majority in the USA) and plays a key role in driving enterprise value, supplier optimization, and procurement maturity across indirect categories.

What will you do?

Category Management & Strategy

• Develop and implement category strategies across assigned indirect spend areas
• Identify and drive enterprise-wide opportunities for cost savings, standardisation, and supplier consolidation
• Partner with Procurement leadership to align with central procurement frameworks and priorities
• Leverage internal and external expertise to identify innovative solutions and incremental value opportunities across categories

Strategic Sourcing & Value Delivery

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives (RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection)
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives
• Build and manage a pipeline of procurement opportunities

Supplier Management

• Manage key supplier relationships across functional categories
• Drive supplier performance improvements (cost, service, quality)
• Identify and mitigate commercial and supply risks

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with global and regional stakeholders across: HR, IT, Finance, Marketing, Other functional areas
• Translate business needs into procurement strategies and sourcing plans
• Act as a trusted advisor on supplier selection and cost optimisation

Cross-Divisional & Enterprise Collaboration

• Support CPD-wide and cross-divisional initiatives, including Healthcare
• Identify and drive synergies across divisions
• Contribute to enterprise-level category alignment and leverage
• Partner with Genstar and relevant stakeholders to identify and support cross-portfolio (Portco) aggregation and value creation opportunities

Procurement Governance & Execution

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and processes
• Support contract lifecycle management and compliance
• Maintain data quality and reporting discipline

Value Tracking & Pipeline Visibility

• Track and report savings, cost avoidance, and value delivery
• Provide visibility of initiatives into the central procurement pipeline
• Support prioritization of highest-value opportunities across the organization

The compensation range for this position will be $120k-$130k plus 10% Target Bonus