Senior Manager, Indirect Sourcing

Mercury Systems; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems in Hudson, NH seeks a Senior Manager, Indirect Commodity Management to lead the Indirect Procurement function, developing multi-year strategies across IT, Facilities, MRO, and services. You will guide a team of three, drive TCO improvements, and align supplier relationships with business goals.

You will shape supplier partnerships, monitor KPIs, manage risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver annual cost savings and value across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams or cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven decision-making.
• Advanced negotiation and contract management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year sourcing plans across major indirect categories (IT, Facilities, MRO, Capital Equipment, Professional Services, Travel).
• Evaluate market trends and supplier capabilities to support growth and efficiency.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements through bidding, negotiations, and supplier consolidation.
• Deliver year-over-year cost savings aligned with financial goals.
• Build and manage strategic vendor relationships for quality, delivery, and service excellence.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, lead business reviews, and manage risks in indirect base.
• Lead and mentor a team of three indirect procurement professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Indirect Commodity Management leads Mercury's Indirect Procurement function, overseeing strategic sourcing and category management for all non-production goods and services. This role is responsible for developing multi-year category strategies, driving cost optimization, shaping supplier partnerships, and guiding a team of three procurement professionals to achieve Mercury's business and operational objectives. The position is based at our Hudson, NH facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year sourcing plans across major indirect categories, including IT, Facilities, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), Capital Equipment, Professional Services, and Travel.
• Evaluate market trends and supplier capabilities to ensure Mercury's indirect procurement strategies support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements through competitive bidding, strategic negotiations, and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Deliver measurable year-over-year cost savings in alignment with company financial goals.
• Build and manage strategic vendor relationships to ensure quality, delivery performance, and service excellence.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, lead business reviews, and proactively manage risks and performance issues within the indirect supply base.
• Lead and mentor a team of three indirect procurement professionals, providing daily prioritization, coaching, and support.
• Guide sourcing initiatives, foster collaboration across cross-functional partners, and support ongoing professional development for team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Typically requires 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management
• Demonstrated leadership experience, whether through formal people management or leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including data-driven decision-making and cost analysis.
• Advanced negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Certification in supply chain or procurement (such as CPM, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements or FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Experience building or transforming procurement processes, tools, or category management frameworks.
• Demonstrated success managing indirect categories in a multi-site or matrixed organization.
• Advanced proficiency with analytics tools or procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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