Strategic Lead, Indirect Procurement — Travel & Marketing

KeHE Distributors; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

401(k)

PTO

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is seeking a Manager, Indirect Procurement to lead the corporate Travel & Expense and Marketing indirect spend. You will define strategies, drive supplier selection, and negotiate contracts to optimize cost and value while collaborating with Finance, Marketing, Legal, and Data Security teams.

The position requires a proven track record in T&E and indirect procurement, strong analytics, and experience with S2P/P2P platforms.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Hospitality Management or related field.
• 3+ years indirect procurement managing T&E programs.
• Proven track record negotiating with airlines, hotels and car rental companie.
• Experience with Ariba, Coupa or similar P2P/S2P platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead indirect procurement and T&E strategies.
• Lead RFx processes and supplier onboarding.
• Analyze spend and identify cost saving opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.
• Ensure P2P compliance and collaborate with Finance/Marketing.

Skills

Communication

T&E management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Vendor risk

MS Office

P2P/S2P

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

Workday Expense

Job description

KeHE Distributors is seeking a Manager, Indirect Procurement to lead the corporate Travel & Expense and Marketing indirect spend. You will define strategies, drive supplier selection, and negotiate contracts to optimize cost and value while collaborating with Finance, Marketing, Legal, and Data Security teams.

The position requires a proven track record in T&E and indirect procurement, strong analytics, and experience with S2P/P2P platforms.