Indirect Purchasing Manager

Indirect Purchasing Manager

Location:

Lenexa, KS

We are seeking a strategic and results‑driven Indirect Purchasing Manager to lead all non‑production indirect spend categories across our U.S. operations. This includes marketing, communication, consulting, HR services, supply chain, car fleet, and travel. The role is responsible for building and executing category roadmaps aligned with the company’s business objectives, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, mitigating risks, and driving value through supplier relationships and internal collaboration.

• Own and manage all indirect (non‑production) purchasing categories across the U.S.
• Define and implement sourcing strategies and roadmaps to support business goals.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management for key categories.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments (marketing, HR, finance, operations) to understand needs and ensure alignment.
• Monitor market trends, analyze spend data, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Partner with Finance to ensure budget adherence, compliance, and value tracking.
• Contribute to supplier risk assessments and performance reviews.
• Support global or regional initiatives as needed.

• Influence others – Act to defend the company’s long‑term interests and create a culture based on influence.
• Drive ambition and accountability – Optimize enterprise‑wide performance.
• Collaborate with empathy – Promote a collaborative environment.
• Engage and develop – Drive conditions for optimal performance.
• Shape solutions out of complexity – Challenge the status quo.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Positive, self‑motivated individual who can complete tasks independently.
• User‑centric approach: pedagogy, communication, wants to help.
• Must be a team player.

• Advanced procurement skills: contract negotiations, strategic sourcing, management of supplier relationship lifecycle, risk mitigation principles, cost evaluation methods.
• Results driven, innovative & creative.
• Aligns and energizes behind common objectives, action‑oriented & willing to face challenging situations.
• Ability to formulate and articulate a strategy and business case and build a tactical path.
• Demonstrates candor; respects senior leadership.
• Comfort/familiarity with constructing presentations, organisation communications, and business cases.
• Strong ability to build relationships and networks at multiple functions and leadership levels.
• Strong analytical capabilities and negotiation skills.
• Self‑starter and independent worker.
• Strong leadership skills.

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering.
• Work Experience – 5+ years track record in a mature purchasing organization.
• Experience in sourcing indirect spend categories (marketing, communication, IT, travel, facilities, etc.).
• Other – NA.

Approximately 10% overnight travel.

Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.