Senior Manager - Indirect Sourcing

Haworth, Inc; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

401k Match

Short-Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

On-Site Gym

Annual Bonus Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Haworth, Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking a Senior Manager - Indirect Sourcing to lead its indirect procurement strategy and supplier relationships. You will drive transformational initiatives, oversee SAP Ariba implementations, and partner with cross-functional leaders to optimize spend and deliver business value.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation expertise, and a track record of delivering procurement improvements in a complex global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or indirect procurement.
• Leadership experience and cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect sourcing team and provide strategic direction.
• Negotiate terms, discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers.
• Oversee SAP Ariba implementation and procurement transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, HR, Operations, and Sustainability to align procurement with business goals.
• Manage budgets and drive cost reduction across multiple spend categories.
• Monitor KPIs and translate strategies into actionable procurement plans.

Skills

Indirect sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Change management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP Ariba

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Education equivalency: Associate's +2 years OR 4 years if no post-secondary

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

JAGGAER

Ivalua

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager - Indirect Sourcing

Posting Start Date: 10/23/26

Join the Future of Workspace Innovation at Haworth
Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just creating furniture – we're revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we've been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.

We're looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager - Indirect Sourcing to join our team inHolland, MI.

As a Senior Manager - Indirect Sourcing, you will be:

Responsible for executing indirect sourcing strategies, managing complex supplier relationships and negotiations, driving procurement transformation initiatives, and partnering with enterprise stakeholders to optimize spend, mitigate risk, and deliver sustainable business value. Influences multiple indirect spend categories while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Essential Functions

• Lead indirect sourcing team: Lead and develop a team of indirect sourcing professionals, providing strategic direction, performance management, and talent development.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations: Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts while managing contractual risk and ensuring supplier agreements support organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives: oversee the execution of SAP Ariba implementation and adoption, supplier enablement, procurement process standardization, policy compliance, and continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and governance.
• Collaborate with business leaders: Partner with cross-functional business leaders across Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Operations, Facilities, Sustainability, Sales and Marketing to understand business requirements, influence decision-making, and deliver procurement solutions that support strategic and operational objectives.
• Oversee procurement transactions and supplier issue resolution: Oversee requisition and purchase order activities and resolve supplier performance, delivery, contractual, and commercial issues.
• Supplier management: Support the team in establishing and maintaining supplier relationships, meeting vendor onboarding timelines, and ensuring continuous indirect sourcing performance.
• Manage budgets and resources: Manage multiple indirect sourcing spend categories to drive cost reduction, supplier value, working capital improvements, and procurement performance.
• Manage indirect sourcing performance: Monitor performance against established key performance indicators (KPIs), identify performance gaps, and translate indirect sourcing strategies into actionable plans to achieve procurement objectives and business targets.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
• Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
• Performs other duties within scope as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or indirect procurement (5 years with a Master’s degree).
• Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Experience working cross-functionally to influence stakeholders and achieve business objectives.
• Experience leading teams and stakeholders through significant organizational, process, or technology change, with demonstrated change management and adoption leadership capabilities.
• Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for this position
• Education Equivalency: Associate's Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience if no post-secondary education
• Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Ariba preferred, with demonstrated proficiency in other leading source-to-pay and procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, JAGGAER, Ivalua, or similar solutions) considered highly valuable.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft tools, including: Excel (advanced level), Power BI, Microsoft Project or comparable project management tools.
• Proven success driving procurement transformation through the development, implementation, and adoption of standardized processes, governance, tools, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships, influence stakeholders, and lead change across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and leverage data to drive business results.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members into expanded or more senior roles, with measurable examples of talent development success.

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Design your future with Haworth
Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources, collaborate with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach with personal growth opportunities. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact while growing your career.

We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the foundation of our success and enable us to build meaningful connections with our customers and each other.

Join the Haworth family.

At Haworth, members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment:

• 20 Days Paid Time Off: Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
• Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%.
• Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• On-Site Gym: Well-equipped gym, open 24/7.
• Annual Bonus Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

Haworth Values

At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.

We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.

EEO / ADA Statement

As an EEOemployer, Haworth will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.

Haworth's AAP programs are available for applicant review. Requests can be made to your Recruiter to review during regular business hours.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

If you have questions about any of the above policies, or if you require an ADA accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616)-393-1600.