Senior Indirect Sourcing Leader – Cost & Strategy

Mercury Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems seeks a Senior Manager to lead Indirect Commodity Management, overseeing strategic sourcing and category management for non-production goods and services. The role guides a team of three procurement professionals and focuses on cost optimization, supplier partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration.

Based at the Hudson, NH facility, this position drives multi-year category strategies and measurable cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Typically 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management.
• Demonstrated leadership through people or cross-functional teams.
• Strong data-driven decision making and cost analysis capabilities.
• Advanced negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year sourcing plans across major indirect categories.
• Evaluate market trends and supplier capabilities for indirect procurement.
• Drive TCO improvements through bidding, negotiations, and consolidation.
• Deliver year-over-year cost savings aligned with financial goals.
• Build and manage strategic vendor relationships for quality and delivery.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and lead business reviews; manage risks.
• Lead and mentor a team of three indirect procurement professionals.
• Guide sourcing initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Leadership

Cost optimization

Negotiation

Data analysis

Vendor management

Project leadership

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Mercury Systems seeks a Senior Manager to lead Indirect Commodity Management, overseeing strategic sourcing and category management for non-production goods and services. The role guides a team of three procurement professionals and focuses on cost optimization, supplier partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration.

Based at the Hudson, NH facility, this position drives multi-year category strategies and measurable cost savings.