Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead

Connect Search, LLC; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vis

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Bonus plan

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Category Manager – Indirect Procurement to own category strategy, strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance across assigned indirect spend categories. The role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to identify savings opportunities and ensure P2P policy compliance.

The candidate will lead RFx events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution while maintaining documentation and reporting for internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of related professional experience.
• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Experience supporting indirect spend categories in a structured procurement environment.
• Proven ability to develop category strategies and execute sourcing initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with policies.
• Lead sourcing and contracting activities including RFx events, evaluations, negotiations, approvals, supplier selection, and contract execution.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand needs, timelines, service expectations, and risks.
• Conduct spend analysis, market research, and total cost analysis to support data-driven sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms in partnership with Legal, Finance, and stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, including KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to drive cost savings, operational efficiencies, and supplier value.
• Reinforce procurement governance and ensure P2P compliance.
• Maintain documentation of sourcing decisions and contracts.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

P2P systems

Job description

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Category Manager – Indirect Procurement to own category strategy, strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance across assigned indirect spend categories. The role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to identify savings opportunities and ensure P2P policy compliance.

The candidate will lead RFx events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution while maintaining documentation and reporting for internal stakeholders.