Sr. Procurement Manager - Indirect Programs

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The Senior Procurement Manager – Indirect Programs is responsible for leading and managing the procurement of indirect goods and services across the organization, with a focus on national programs such as temporary labor and travel or safety equipment and services, facility security, water, and electric utilities. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with deep knowledge of sourcing best practices, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration in a distributed, multi-site environment.

The Senior Procurement Manager – Indirect Programs is responsible for leading and managing the procurement of indirect goods and services across the organization, with a particular focus on national programs such as temporary labor and travel or safety equipment and services, facility security, water, and electric utilities. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with deep knowledge of sourcing best practices, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration in a distributed, multi-site environment.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for national indirect spend categories, including (but not limited to):
  
  • safety, facility security systems, utility services (water/electric), and other operational services
• Lead vendor negotiations and contract development to ensure cost savings, quality service delivery, and risk mitigation across all business units and locations.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements across indirect procurement categories.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, ensuring performance metrics, service levels, and compliance standards are met consistently.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Safety, Facilities, Legal, Finance, and IT to ensure procurement strategies align with business goals.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, including KPIs, SLAs, and periodic business reviews.
• Lead efforts to standardize procurement processes and implement procurement best practices across regions and branches.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Support sustainability initiatives as related to vendor selection, program development and reporting.
• Mentor junior procurement staff, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or relevant certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally within a multi-site, industrial or rental services environment.
• Deep understanding of supplier markets, pricing mechanisms, and spend categories (direct/indirect).
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement technology platforms and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across organizational levels.
• Prior experience in sectors such as equipment rental, construction, or heavy industry preferred.
• Understanding of safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability standards.
• Willingness to travel as required to support supplier relationships and operational needs (up to 20%).

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or…