Indirect Procurement Manager

The Global Indirect Procurement Manager is responsible for executing the global indirect category management strategy across the organization. This role ensures that indirect procurement activity flows through approved procurement channels and is aligned with defined category strategies for both strategic and non-strategic spend. The role is accountable for procurement daily operation, supplier selection, commercial terms, cost and value optimization, and supplier performance across the indirect category portfolio.

This role operates as a player‑coach, directly leading sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management activities for key categories and suppliers, while supporting and guiding others involved in indirect procurement execution.

Procurement Strategy Deployment and Execution Personally lead sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract development for key indirect categories and high‑impact spend areas. Execute the global indirect category management strategy across the organization, translating executive‑defined procurement strategy into category plans, sourcing actions, and supplier decisions within the indirect category portfolio. Develop and execute category‑level sourcing plans, including leading sourcing events, supplier selection, and contract negotiations within the indirect category portfolio.

Ensure indirect procurement activity flows through approved procurement channels, including catalogs, Punch Out, P‑Card, and governed business‑led procurement pathways, consistent with defined policies and decision rights. Monitor supply market conditions, pricing trends, and supplier developments within indirect categories, identifying opportunities to improve cost, value, service, and supply continuity. Drive Success Act as the primary procurement lead on key initiatives and projects involving indirect spend, directly supporting sourcing, supplier selection, and commercial decision‑making.

Partner with stakeholders across functions to understand business requirements, upcoming demand, and operational needs within indirect categories, ensuring sourcing activities are aligned to timing, service expectations, and business priorities. Lead and execute sourcing and negotiation activities for assigned indirect categories, directly engaging suppliers and driving commercial outcomes. Support cross‑functional initiatives, including product development, plant operations, and business services, by ensuring indirect suppliers and commercial arrangements are aligned to project and operational requirements.

Drive cost and value optimization within the indirect category portfolio through disciplined sourcing, supplier engagement, demand challenge where appropriate, and commercial rigor.

Serve as the primary relationship owner for key strategic and critical indirect suppliers, maintaining direct engagement and accountability for performance and commercial outcomes. Own supplier relationships within the indirect category portfolio, ensuring appropriate supplier engagement, commercial discipline, and alignment to Michelman's business requirements and procurement standards. Execute the supplier relationship management framework within the indirect category portfolio, applying supplier segmentation, engagement expectations, and performance review practices consistently across assigned suppliers.

Lead and participate directly in supplier business reviews, performance discussions, and issue resolution with key suppliers. Develop and maintain productive supplier relationships that support cost and value optimization, service reliability, and long‑term category effectiveness. Escalate supplier issues, relationship concerns,…