Indirect Procurement Manager
On-siteTulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute the enterprise-wide indirect procurement strategy for MRO, capital expenditures, logistics, IT, and professional services. Lead complex sourcing initiatives, govern category management strategies, and sponsor RFx activities to drive cost savings and value realization. Establish strategic supplier relationships, manage contract negotiations, and oversee supplier performance and risk mitigation across the organization. Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with organizational objectives and influence business decisions. Mentor procurement professionals, establish operating models, and ensure compliance with internal controls and audit readiness. Monitor key performance indicators, analyze spend data, and lead digital transformation initiatives to optimize procurement operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement leadership roles
- Demonstrated success developing, building, and scaling indirect procurement programs and capabilities, including MRO, facilities, plant services, and capital project procurement
- Significant experience managing enterprise-level indirect spend categories, including MRO, capital expenditures (CapEx), logistics/freight, IT, software, professional services, facilities, maintenance services, and other corporate services
- Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, process improvements, and supplier performance outcomes
- Experience supporting capital projects, including equipment procurement, contractor management, construction services, and large-scale operational investments
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and category management
- Deep understanding of procurement governance, compliance requirements, and risk management practices
- Working knowledge of maintenance, reliability, inventory management, and asset lifecycle management principles
- Experience working with ERP, procure-to-pay (P2P), spend analytics, and contract management systems
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze spend, develop business cases, and communicate value creation opportunities
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with executive leadership
- Demonstrated success leading teams, driving organizational change, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, CPM, or other relevant procurement or supply chain certification
- Experience leading procurement transformation, digital procurement, or source-to-pay optimization initiatives
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, logistics, or multi-site operational environments
- Advanced proficiency in spend analytics, supplier performance management, and procurement performance measurement
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