Position: Indirect Purchasing Manager About the Role:The Indirect Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for all non-production (indirect) goods and services. This role leads category management, drives cost optimization initiatives, manages supplier relationships, ensures compliance with corporate policies, and partners cross-functionally to deliver measurable value, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
This role will report directly to the US Executive Director of Purchasing and have a dotted line reporting structure to Nexteer's Global Indirect Commodity Purchasing Director.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs an
Indirect Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible to:
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management- Develop and implement sourcing strategies across assigned indirect commodities (e.g., IT, Facilities, Machinery & Equipment, Logistics, Outside Services, MRO, Engineering and Corporate Expenditures).
- Oversee and conduct market research, benchmark pricing, and evaluate emerging trends to inform category strategies.
- Build multi-year category roadmaps that align with organizational goals and operational needs.
Spend Analysis & Cost Optimization- Analyze spend data to identify consolidation opportunities, inefficiencies, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Use analytics tools to track spend patterns, supplier performance, and compliance.
- Develop cost models, total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses, and savings forecasts.
Supplier Relationship Management- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, capability, and risk profile.
- Lead supplier business reviews, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strategic partnerships that enhance service levels, innovation, and long-term value.
Cost Savings & Value Delivery- Lead negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and measurable cost reductions.
- Drive year-over-year savings targets through strategic sourcing, demand management, and process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to optimize supplier portfolios and eliminate maverick spend.
Policy Adherence & Compliance- Ensure all purchasing activities comply with corporate policies, procedures, and governance standards.
- Enforce contract compliance, ethical sourcing practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal audits and implement corrective actions where needed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, HR, Facilities, Engineering, IT and other stakeholders to understand business requirements.
- Influence decision-making and align teams on sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and contract terms.
- Facilitate communication between internal teams and suppliers to ensure seamless execution.
Risk Management- Assess supplier risks related to financial stability, operational capability, cybersecurity, and compliance.
- Develop mitigation plans, contingency strategies, and supplier diversification approaches.
- Ensure contracts include appropriate Terms and Conditions protections for liability, data security, and business continuity.
Qualifications- 8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships.
- Proficiency in procurement systems (QAD, Intelex, BPM, Power BI etc.) and spend analytics tools.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings and manage multiple categories.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
Core Competencies- Strategic thinking
- Analytical problem-solving
- Negotiation & influence
- Supplier management
- Financial acumen
- Risk mitigation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Policy & compliance discipline
Education Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred).
