Sr Manager, Indirect Procurement - IT

KeHE Distributors; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors seeks a Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement for IT to lead enterprise-wide sourcing across software, SaaS, cloud, and infrastructure. You’ll drive value through supplier management and contract optimization, partnering with IT and risk teams to mitigate third-party risk.

You will mentor procurement professionals, shape governance, and oversee multi-year category plans while aligning with KeHE’s mission and values. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IS, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of strategic sourcing or category management with IT ownership.
• Experience with SAP Ariba strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with IT roadmaps and goals.
• Lead RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and awards.
• Negotiate SaaS, licensing, cloud, telecom, and tech contracts.
• Drive savings, cost avoidance, and supplier consolidation.
• Conduct spend analytics, benchmarking, and market intelligence.
• Establish supplier governance, executive reviews, and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Legal, Compliance, Finance, IT on risk.
• Lead transformation and improvements across source-to-pay processes.
• Mentor procurement professionals and lead cross-functional teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Analytical abilities

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IS, Tech Management

MBA or professional certifications (CPSM, CPP, CPSD) preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

• Pay Range: $97,350.00/Yr. - $142,659.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays
  

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $97,350.00/Yr. - $142,659.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays
  

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement for IT is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide sourcing and category management strategies across software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecommunications, cybersecurity, hardware, managed services, and IT professional services. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to IT leadership and drives measurable value through supplier management, strategic sourcing, contract optimization, risk mitigation, and governance. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with technology roadmaps and business objectives.
• Lead complex RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Negotiate SaaS, software licensing, cloud, telecom, managed services, professional services, and technology agreements.
• Drive annual savings, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Conduct spend analytics, benchmarking, market intelligence, and opportunity assessments.
• Establish supplier governance programs, executive business reviews, scorecards, and KPI reporting.
• Partner with Cybersecurity, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and IT teams on third-party risk management.
• Lead procurement transformation initiatives and process improvements across source-to-pay activities.
• Mentor procurement professionals and lead cross-functional project teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills to interface and influence stakeholders (both internal and external) of all levels and build trust.
• Deep understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, contracts, and supplier risk/relationship management practices.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments to ensure timely performance and completion.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in evaluating supplier terms, benchmarking data and identifying opportunities.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficient in procurement and e-signature software.
• Expertise negotiating enterprise technology contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across complex organizations.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, Technology Management, or related field. MBA and/or professional certifications (CPSM, CPP, CPSD) preferred.
• Minimum of 6+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience with significant IT category ownership.
• Experience in SAP Ariba strongly preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand; walk; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 20 pounds. Estimated travel:

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.