Procurement Category Manager, Indirect Materials

TL;DR

Procurement Category Manager, Indirect Materials: Leading end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for goods and services, including facilities, office services, construction, and real estate with an accent on developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts. Focus on optimizing cost, managing risk, and driving innovation across assigned supplier categories.

Location: On-site in Farmers Branch, TX, with flexible remote and hybrid options if eligible.

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 / year

Company

hirify.global is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

What you will do

• Oversee procurement activities for indirect materials, including real estate, facilities, construction, and office supplies.
• Collaborate with the Chief Sales Officer's leadership team to build a procurement strategy.
• Lead sourcing activities, assess potential suppliers based on capabilities and costs, and manage vendor selection.
• Conduct regular assessments of vendors' performance and risk & compliance management.
• Lead RFPs and conduct vendor negotiations regarding contractual terms, payment terms, delivery, pricing, and/or baseline performance metrics.
• Track key metrics and KPIs to monitor performance and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in a procurement role, preferably in a management capacity.
• Transactional procurement experience, bidding process, contract writing, supplier management, and administration.
• Ability to analyze and manage contracts at all levels.
• Strong negotiations and influential skills.
• Expertise in a wide range of Procurement systems (e.g., Zycus, Coupa, SAP Ariba, etc.) and digital procurement tools to enhance operational efficiencies.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications, such as CPSM, are preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Performance-based bonuses to reward your contributions.
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities, if eligible.
• Retirement Plan (401k) with company-matched contributions.
• Education Advancement, for employees and qualified dependents, via the hirify.global Enablement Scholarship Fund.