Manager, Indirect Procurement

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• Free access to the fitness center.
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons).
• Company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.
• Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Indirect Procurement Manager to lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across indirect SG&A spend categories (~$280MM+ spend), including Professional Services, Consulting, People & Culture, Travel, and Contingent Labor. This position will require critical engagement to support and implement evolving strategies within these categories. This role emphasizes the formulation of strategic initiatives that enhance supplier relationships, drive compliance with preferred suppliers, policies and procedures, and align procurement practices with overall business objectives.

The ideal candidate will excel at identifying opportunities for value creation, delivering measurable results, supporting issue resolution creatively, and influencing stakeholders effectively.

• Key Account Management:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for key supplier accounts, fostering strong relationships to ensure alignment with organizational goals and expanding partnerships through Supplier Relationship Management principles.
  • Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify and implement value enhancement and service improvement initiatives.
• Procurement Excellence:
  • Assess and refine Procurement Ways of Working to enhance efficiency and improve user experience by leveraging existing and new tools.
  • Implement best practices and innovative technology solutions to streamline procurement operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Procurement Program Implementation:
  • Lead the development and execution of procurement programs implementation plans, outline objectives, timelines, and key performance indicators.
  • Ensure alignment with organizational goals, providing guidance during the execution and monitoring progress to address challenges.
• Opportunity Identification:
  • Utilize data analytics and stakeholder insights to develop a pipeline of strategic opportunities, supporting savings forecasting and prioritization analysis.
  • Analyze spend data to uncover cost‑saving opportunities and strategic advantages.
• Strategic Planning and Development:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for indirect categories that align with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks, ensuring strategies are proactive and data driven.
  • Demonstrate strategic thought leadership in advancing Procurement strategies across indirect categories, including Travel, Contingent Labor, Professional Services, Consulting, and People & Culture.
  • Develop and lead the end‑to‑end sourcing lifecycle, including RFIs, RFPs, competitive bidding processes, service provider selection, and negotiations for price, terms, and conditions in partnership with internal stakeholders and Legal.
  • Perform financial analysis and risk assessments to recommend optimal solutions that balance business requirements, value delivery, risk mitigation, and supplier performance.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and identify improvement opportunities for improvement.
  • Conduct training sessions on procurement processes and tools to enhance team engagement and operational efficiency.
  • Interact effectively with team members at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership…