Supervisor, Indirect Procurement
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain & Logistics, Procurement / Purchasing, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Operations Management
Work Arrangement:
On-Site
About the Role:
The Supervisor, Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities that support day-to-day business operations across the organization. This role oversees a team of procurement professionals while partnering closely with internal stakeholders to ensure goods and services are acquired efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with company objectives.
This position is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic sourcing initiatives with team leadership responsibilities, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving continuous improvement across procurement operations.
What You'll Do:- Lead day-to-day indirect procurement operations, ensuring purchasing activities are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies
- Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development support for the procurement team
- Manage procurement requests through intake systems, workflow tools, and shared mailboxes, ensuring timely response and prioritization
- Negotiate supplier agreements, contracts, and commercial terms to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk outcomes
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver procurement solutions that support organizational goals
- Oversee supplier selection, qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain contract management processes, including recordkeeping, renewals, compliance monitoring, and internal controls
- Develop and improve procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards to support operational consistency and compliance
- Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, streamline processes, leverage technology, and improve procurement efficiency
- Resolve complex procurement, supplier, and contract-related issues while ensuring strong customer service and stakeholder satisfaction
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Five (5) or more years of indirect procurement experience
- Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and managing contracts
- Two (2) or more years of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience
- Experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, preferably Icertis
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices, supplier management, contract negotiations, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
- Experience supporting procurement operations in a complex or multi-functional business environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Ability to evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience developing procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Top performers in this role tend to be:
- Collaborative partners who build strong relationships across departments
- Effective negotiators who balance value, quality, service, and risk considerations
- Strong leaders who develop, coach, and engage their teams
- Detail-oriented professionals who excel at managing contracts, processes, and compliance requirements
- Strategic thinkers who continuously seek efficiencies and process improvements
- Proactive problem-solvers who can confidently navigate complex supplier and stakeholder situations
- Customer-focused individuals who deliver responsive, high-quality support to internal partners
Uni Group is a transportation cooperative that owns and supports the United Van Lines and Mayflower brands. We partner with a nationwide network of agents and van operators to deliver household goods, specialty logistics, and transportation services across the United States and internationally. Our cooperative model emphasizes collaboration, shared success, and long-term relationships with our agents, customers, and employees.
Benefits and Total Rewards:Uni Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental and family leave
- Employee support programs and wellness resources
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