Director,Indirect Procurement – Category Management Job Phenix City area,Alabama USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Develop and execute a multi-year indirect procurement and category management strategy
Translate enterprise priorities into category roadmaps, sourcing plans, supplier strategies, and measurable procurement outcomes
Lead procurement planning to optimize total cost of ownership, customer service levels, supplier performance, and operational efficiency
Establish category governance frameworks, sourcing standards, and procurement policies
Oversee strategic management of indirect spend categories and supplier portfolios
Develop category strategies using market intelligence, benchmarking, business requirements, risk assessments, and stakeholder priorities
Identify opportunities for cost optimization, demand management, process efficiency, supplier innovation, and risk reduction
Serve as strategic business partner to executive and functional leaders across Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Facilities, and other teams
Influence decisions regarding supplier selection, sourcing strategies, investment priorities, and procurement governance
Support budgeting, forecasting, margin improvement, working capital objectives, and long-term planning
Establish and lead executive-level supplier relationship management programs
Build strategic supplier partnerships and conduct executive business reviews and governance forums
Implement supplier performance assessments, scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead supplier risk management strategies covering business continuity, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, ESG, financial stability, and supply assurance
Develop mitigation strategies for supplier concentration, market disruptions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical risks
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and Internal Audit to strengthen supplier governance and contractual protections
Drive procurement modernization through digital tools, analytics, automation, and process improvements
Establish procurement metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms
Foster continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making
Lead, coach, and develop category management and sourcing team members
Build organizational capability through succession planning, mentorship, performance management, and talent development
Create an inclusive, high-performing culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer service

Requirements

10+ years progressive procurement, sourcing, category management, supply chain, or related leadership experience
5+ years leading procurement, sourcing, or category management teams
Experience managing enterprise-wide indirect spend programs within healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly regulated industries preferred
Demonstrated success delivering transformational procurement initiatives and enterprise value creation
Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Expertise in strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier management, procurement technology, and financial analysis
Experience leading enterprise procurement transformation initiatives preferred
Experience with in healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly regulated industries preferred
Demonstrated expertise in supplier risk management, contract negotiation, and category strategy
Knowledge of supplier relationship management and supplier performance programs
Knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management methodologies
Knowledge of contract management, procurement governance, and sourcing best practices
Knowledge of supplier risk management, business continuity planning, and compliance requirements
Knowledge of financial…

Director, Indirect Procurement – Category Management