Bob's Discount Furniture

Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement - (Hybrid - Manchester, CT)

Bob's Discount Furniture$135K — $145K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Economics, or related field
  • Experience leading strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives
  • Proven track record in supplier negotiations and managing vendor relationships
  • Strong financial and analytical skills with experience in identifying savings opportunities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of procurement best practices and sourcing methodologies
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing initiatives to optimize indirect spend
  • Negotiate supplier agreements to achieve cost savings
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify procurement opportunities
  • Develop and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Provide leadership to support procurement programs and team member
  • Analyze spend to inform procurement strategies
  • Implement continuous improvement in procurement processes

Benefits

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and personal days
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with company match
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance with additional coverage options
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Employee discounts from day one
  • Pet Insurance and various employee discount programs
Full Job Description
Job Overview

Bob's Discount Furniture is seeking a strategic and collaborative Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement to lead sourcing initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will partner with leaders across IT, Marketing, Facilities, Finance, Legal, and other corporate functions to optimize indirect spend, negotiate favorable supplier agreements, and deliver measurable business value.

Success in this position comes from your ability to influence stakeholders, build strong supplier partnerships, manage complex sourcing initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. This role also provides leadership to one Procurement team member responsible for supporting procurement programs.

What You'll Bring to Bob's

At Bob's Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences every candidate brings. Whether your procurement experience comes from retail, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, or another industry, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving business challenges through strategic sourcing, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills for Success

Core Competencies & Expertise
  • Strategic sourcing and category management
  • Supplier relationship management and vendor negotiations
  • Request for Proposal (RFP) development and execution
  • Contract review and negotiation
  • Spend analysis and cost optimization
  • Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Cross-functional partnership and stakeholder management
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Procurement process improvement and governance
  • Project management and prioritization
  • Data analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience utilizing contract management systems such as Evisort or similar platforms

Preferred Competencies & Skills
  • Ability to influence without direct authority across multiple business functions
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and opportunities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Leadership, coaching, and team development experience
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution


How We Will Support Your Success

We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob's, we invest in your growth, well-being, and long-term success.

Benefits & Perks
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous company match
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance with optional supplemental coverage
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Employee discount beginning on your first day
  • Additional employee discount programs
  • And so much more!

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives
  • Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing complex vendor relationships
  • Strong financial and analytical skills with experience evaluating spend and identifying savings opportunities
  • Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and sourcing methodologies
  • Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint


Physical Demands
  • Ability to work in a standard office environment.
  • Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working on a computer.
  • Occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Occasional travel may be required.


Diversity is a Core Value at Bob's

At Bob's Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you're shopping with us or part of the Bob's team, you'll be valued, appreciated, and free to be yourself.

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:
$135,000 - $145,000

About Bob's Discount Furniture

Bob's Discount Furniture is a privately held furniture retailer headquartered in Manchester, Connecticut. Bob's Discount Furniture was founded in 1991 with its first store in Newington, Connecticut and is ranked 12th in sales among United States furniture stores according to Furniture Today's list of Top 100 Furniture Stores. As of February 2021, the company has 140 stores in 22 states, primarily in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and West Coast.
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