Strategic Indirect Procurement Manager

Dufry Careers; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company |

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Manager of Indirect Procurement to lead sourcing events, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships across Travel Services and HR/Payroll/Benefits categories. You will drive cost savings and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 6+ years in indirect procurement with leadership or 6 years in technical procurement, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel/procurement systems expertise.

Qualifications

• 6+ years combined experience in indirect procurement or a leadership role in a procurement team
• Experience in Travel Services and HR/Payroll/Benefits categories is a plus
• Strong analytical skills: spend analysis, cost modeling, data reporting using Excel and procurement systems
• Proficient in SAP and other procurement tools; excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing events for indirect spend: RFP/RFI/RFQ prep, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations
• Negotiate supplier contracts including pricing, SLAs, and payment terms; coordinate with legal for review
• Manage category portfolios such as Travel Services and HR/Payroll/Benefits
• Conduct market research to identify suppliers, pricing opportunities, and cost reduction.
• Track spend against budget; monitor contract compliance and supplier performance
• Maintain supplier relationships: performance reviews, issue resolution, invoice discrepancies, service delivery
• Prepare spend analyses and cost models; provide sourcing recommendations
• Coordinate implementation of sourcing decisions and stakeholder communications

Skills

Leadership

Spend analysis

Category management

Negotiation

Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement tools

Job description

HMSHost in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Manager of Indirect Procurement to lead sourcing events, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships across Travel Services and HR/Payroll/Benefits categories. You will drive cost savings and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 6+ years in indirect procurement with leadership or 6 years in technical procurement, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel/procurement systems expertise.