Senior Procurement Manager

TL;DR

Senior Procurement Manager: Leading site-level procurement operations and developing category strategies for direct and indirect services spend with an accent on cost optimization, supplier performance, and contract lifecycle management. Focus on driving measurable savings using spend analytics and market intelligence while managing supply continuity and cross-functional alignment in a regulated, multi-site environment.

Location: Middletown, DE (Hybrid — 2–3 days on site at the new plant)

Company

hirify.global

What you will do

• Develop and execute category strategies for services spend, including supplier identification, strategic alliances, and cost driver analysis.
• Lead RFP/RFQ processes for major direct and indirect categories: evaluate proposals, negotiate commercial terms, award contracts, and ensure compliance.
• Drive measurable cost savings and value creation initiatives using aggregated spend to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Establish supplier performance metrics and run periodic business reviews; implement data-driven sourcing using spend analytics and market intelligence tools.
• Develop risk mitigation plans for critical suppliers, including supply continuity, geopolitical risk, and market volatility assessment.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Quality, EH&S, and Legal to align procurement strategy with business objectives.

Requirements

• 8+ years of direct and/or indirect procurement experience; hands-on strategic individual contributor.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build long-term supplier partnerships.
• Financial acumen to analyze cost structures and present business cases; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling) required.
• Experience implementing or optimizing procurement systems/workflows/digital tools; ERP experience required (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to travel domestically 5–10% and work on site 2–3 days per week in Middletown, DE.

Nice to have

• Experience in chemicals, life sciences, biotechnology, or other regulated industries.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in a matrixed, multi-site, or global procurement environment.
• Procurement certifications (APICS, CPM, CPSM or similar).
• Experience with e-procurement platforms and supplier management tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid role with 2–3 days on site at the new plant in Middletown, DE.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Finance, Quality, EH&S, and Legal.
• Focus on measurable cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement best practices.
• Domestic travel of 5–10%.