Strategic Indirect Sourcing Manager – Americas

Smiths Detection; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 107,200 - 176,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

Smiths Detection is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead procurement for indirect goods and services across the Americas. You will develop sourcing strategies, optimize supplier performance, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring quality and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of indirect procurement experience, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and collaboration with Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, and Legal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (MBA or relevant certification preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, or supply chain focusing on indirect categories.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Proven ability to analyze data and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, Legal) to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies and contracting process.
• Support the Global Category Managers in developing, implementing and adopting a clear category strategy in region.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement processes.
• Drive supplier performance management, including KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Monitor market trends and risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
• Support adoption of digital procurement tools and systems (e-sourcing platforms) as part of the wider procurement strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or relevant certification

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

Smiths Detection is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead procurement for indirect goods and services across the Americas. You will develop sourcing strategies, optimize supplier performance, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring quality and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of indirect procurement experience, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and collaboration with Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, and Legal.