Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement

CH Guenther & Son LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,938 - 178,010; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

CH Guenther & Son LLC is seeking a Senior Manager – Capital & Indirect Procurement in San Antonio, Texas. This role involves leading sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management across North America for capital projects and plant-related categories.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, extensive procurement experience, and strong negotiation skills, with a focus on construction and equipment procurement. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in procurement or a related field.
• Strong background in construction and equipment procurement.
• Knowledge of contract law and ability to analyze technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for capital equipment and services.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and ensure best total value.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

The Senior Manager – Capital & Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for capital projects, construction, engineering services, and select plant-related indirect categories across CH Guenther’s North American operations. The Senior Manager serves primarily as a builder of work streams, processes, and capabilities rather than the operator of a function, and acts as the primary Procurement partner to Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for capital equipment, construction, and engineering services across manufacturing sites.
• Partner with Engineering and Project Management teams to support capital planning and execution.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, technical specifications, and statements of work to ensure best total value (cost, schedule, quality, risk).
• Manage supplier selection, contract execution, and performance throughout project lifecycle.
• Mitigate risk related to scope changes, timelines, and supplier performance.
• Generate and execute master service agreements that optimize the Company’s interests.
• Lead sourcing and supplier management for select plant-related categories (e.g., maintenance services, specialized MRO, pallets, operational services).
• Identify and execute cost savings and value improvement opportunities across assigned categories.
• Pursue independent sourcing strategies where appropriate.
• Work with GPO partners to leverage pre‑negotiated agreements aligned to CHG needs.
• Drive adoption and compliance of GPO contracts across manufacturing sites.
• Identify gaps where GPO solutions are not optimal and lead alternative sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor off‑contract spend and implement actions to reduce leakage.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships across capital and key indirect categories.
• Define and track supplier performance metrics (KPIs) including cost, service, quality, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and cost reduction initiatives with suppliers.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Engineering, Operations, and Plant Leadership teams.
• Lead sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) for complex categories and projects.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and cost modeling to support negotiations.
• Track and report realized savings and value delivery.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes, and risk management standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree desirable.
• 5–15 years of experience in procurement or a related field.
• Strong background in construction and equipment procurement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP for data analysis.
• Broad understanding of capital equipment and construction industry.
• Contract law knowledge and ability to analyze statements of work, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent negotiation skills with large purchases and complex technical specifications.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, projects, and tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑starter with a proven track record of implementing/executing complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills and creative thinking.

Working Conditions

Primarily operates in a professional office environment with standard business equipment and technology. Requires extended periods of sitting and working at a computer, with occasional lifting of materials up to 15 pounds.

Compensation

Salary range: $95,938.00 – $178,010.00 (actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location).

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• Retirement savings options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs
• Educational assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company‑paid holidays

EEO Statement

C.H. Guenther is an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.