Senior Global Procurement Manager | GNFR Categories

Our client, a rapidly growing global retail organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Global Procurement Manager – GNFR Categories to lead indirect procurement initiatives primarily in the US and Canada. This role focuses on sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management across categories such as maintenance, equipment, supplies, fleet, in-store furniture, cleaning products, and facility services. The successful candidate will implement procurement processes, standardize supplier contracts, and drive operational excellence in a multi-billion-dollar organization.

Location: Charlotte, NC (preferred) or satellite locations

Schedule: Full-time, 5 days in office

Compensation: $150,000–$155,000 base + 15% bonus

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Vacation, personal/sick time, flexible spending and HSA options
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year
• Employee discounts, well-being programs, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Lead end-to-end procurement lifecycle for assigned GNFR categories
• Negotiate multi-million-dollar goods and services contracts
• Develop sourcing strategies and drive cost savings and efficiencies
• Manage supplier relationships, compliance, and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support growth initiatives
• Standardize procurement processes and integrate decentralized procurement activities
• Provide strategic insights and scale regional successes globally

• Minimum 5 years of procurement, commercial, and contract management experience
• Experience in indirect procurement within facility management, retail, or construction environments (e.g., CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, Aramark)
• Proven ability to establish procurement infrastructure and operational excellence in large organizations
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial skills
• Experience with contract lifecycle management, RFX processes, and supplier performance monitoring
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across global time zones
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and procurement systems (Ariba, P2P, CRM/contract tools)

• Managing multi-million-dollar spend and strategic projects across multiple categories

Travel: Approximately 25–30% (primarily US, potential European travel)