Indirect Procurement Manager

Second Nature Brands is on a mission to grow from $500M to $1B over the next 4 years through an aggressive combination of M&A and organic growth. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, as the Indirect Procurement Manger you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies across various indirect categories such as IT, professional services, facilities management, and HR services. Your role will focus on optimizing spend, ensuring supplier performance, and driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement strategies to meet business objectives. The successful candidate will be hybrid, based out of our Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois office.

Role And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies for indirect categories to achieve cost savings, improve service levels, and ensure quality and compliance.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct negotiations, and secure contracts that deliver value across quality, service, and cost.
• Conduct market analysis to understand trends, assess risks, and identify opportunities within the procurement landscape.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring alignment of procurement strategies with business goals.
• Identify and deliver cost savings and efficiency improvements through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and process optimization.
• Oversee the contract lifecycle from development to renewal, ensuring contracts deliver expected value and comply with company policies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with suppliers and procurement activities.
• Incorporate sustainability and diversity objectives into procurement strategies, promoting responsible sourcing practices.
• Provide regular reports and analysis on category performance, savings achieved, and market intelligence.

Capabilities, Experience, And Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related field required;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in procurement, supply chain, and/or finance roles
• Strong business acumen including knowledge and understanding of financial and operating functions of an organization
• Technical training, and APICS and/or ISM certification preferred.
• Skilled in presentation development and delivery
• Skilled in MS Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to solve difficult problems independently and in a team environment
• Able to manage multiple priorities and drive results
• Able to influence at all levels internally and externally