Strategic Indirect Purchasing Leader

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Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago, IL seeks a Manager-Indirect Purchasing to lead procurement for indirect materials and services. You will drive category strategies, manage strategic suppliers, and work with Global Sourcing to deliver savings and performance improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, plus leadership experience, with strong contract negotiation and ERP/Oracle capabilities. On-site work supports collaboration across Finance, Engineering, Operations, and IT.

Qualifications

7+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or category management experience including leadership responsibilities.
2-3 years experience in leadership or management of team members.
Proven contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and strategic sourcing capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute indirect materials and services sourcing strategies.
Identify and manage strategic suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.
Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to capture savings and improvements.
Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, and contracts and manage lifecycle activities.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and stakeholders to mitigate risks.
Lead procurement transformations and cross-functional collaboration for value creation.