Strategic Indirect Procurement Leader

First Quality King of Prussia PA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

First Quality is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Senior Manager to lead the AbHy indirect procurement strategy across McElhattan, Lewistown, PA and Macon, GA. The role involves strategic sourcing, negotiating with vendors, policy design, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize value while ensuring quality and safety.

You will manage a team of indirect buyers, drive cost savings initiatives, establish procurement metrics, approve requisitions, and develop a digital roadmap for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or supply chain is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to supervise a team.
• Analytical, problem-solving and process optimization abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct/coordinate procurement of indirect materials, supplies, spare parts, and services (MRO) for all AbHy plants.
• Represent FQ by developing strategic relationships with key suppliers and leading negotiations.
• Design and implement policies for indirect procurement aligned with FQ policies.
• Identify and track cost savings initiatives and process improvements across departments.
• Lead and manage a team of indirect buyers across multiple locations; provide training and guidance.
• Establish and maintain measurable procurement metrics and performance indicators.
• Approve requisitions across plants in specified spend categories and provide spend analytics.
• Develop cost-effective parts and substitutes while maintaining quality and safety.
• Build relationships with finance, plant leadership, and other functions to drive savings.
• Create procurement documentation (requisition summaries, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs) and sourcing reports.
• Develop digital roadmap to drive automation, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management / supply chain

Job description

First Quality is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Senior Manager to lead the AbHy indirect procurement strategy across McElhattan, Lewistown, PA and Macon, GA. The role involves strategic sourcing, negotiating with vendors, policy design, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize value while ensuring quality and safety.

You will manage a team of indirect buyers, drive cost savings initiatives, establish procurement metrics, approve requisitions, and develop a digital roadmap for