Indirect Category Manager - Procurement
Job in
Hanover Park, DuPage County, Illinois, 60133, USA
Listed on 2026-07-06
Listing for:
Mann
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Career Opportunities:
Indirect Category Manager
- Procurement (8333)
Requisition
8333
-Posted -3
PULS-3160 Procurement LSE Americas
- Air Solutions (IM)
- Hanover Park
- Job Country (1)
This is an Onsite role which can be based at any of the following MANN+HUMMEL locations:
Hanover Park, IL, Washington, NC, Wilson, NC, Wichita Falls, TX, Greensboro, NC, Raleigh, NC, or Louisa, VA.
- No Visa sponsor ships are available for this position.
The Indirect Category Manager
- Procurement is responsible for commercial activities over indirect categories: IT, Professional Services, Supply Chain, Marketing & Cap Ex.
Regional Focus: MANN+HUMMEL locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop and execute category strategies: analyze spend, market and demand; define sourcing strategies, and build multi-year plans to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk
- Run sourcing events: lead RFIs/RFPs, e auctions, and competitive bids; evaluate proposals based on total cost of ownership; recommend supplier awards
- Negotiate and contract: negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, and contracts (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs) to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and protections
- Supplier relationship management: manage day to day supplier performance, conduct regular business reviews, resolve issues, drive continuous improvement and innovation
- Performance and savings delivery: achieve annual savings and value targets, track and report KPIs, and support budgeting and forecasting for category spend
- Risk and compliance: ensure adherence to procurement policies, contracts, and third-party risk requirements; support audits and implement corrective actions
- Stakeholder engagement: partner with Finance, Legal, IT, Operations and business owners to align strategies with business needs and gain buy-in
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other related field, OR 7‑10 years of relevant work experience with no degree (High School diploma or GED required)
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement/sourcing, with specific experience in Indirect categories and supplier negotiations
- Previous experience defining sourcing and building multi-year category strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk
- Experience leading RFIs/RFPs
Required Skills:
- Strong contracting and negotiating skills
- Demonstrated ability in improving cost and cash
- Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MSFT Suite platforms (e.g.: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, One Note, Outlook)
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with Indirect procurement in a manufacturing environment
- Experience leading e-auctions for categories such as freight and MHE (material handling & equipment)
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