Indirect Procurement Manager Hybrid- Salem, OR or Fremont, CA

Indirect Procurement Manager

Hybrid – Salem, OR or Fremont, CA

About the role

As an Indirect Procurement Manager, you will lead the sourcing and supplier management strategy for Agility Robotics’ indirect spend categories. These categories support the broader business operations and may include areas such as professional services, facilities, information technology, logistics services, equipment, and other operational services.

In this role, you will partner closely with cross‑functional stakeholders across the company to understand business needs, develop sourcing strategies, and establish supplier relationships that deliver cost efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

You will be responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle across indirect categories, from supplier selection and contract negotiation to supplier performance management and ongoing cost optimization. This role requires strong commercial acumen, structured sourcing practices, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions to support the company’s operational growth.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across indirect procurement categories aligned with Agility Robotics’ operational and business objectives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and translate them into effective sourcing and supplier engagement strategies.
• Lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations including pricing, service agreements, and contract terms.
• Manage the end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle including request for proposal (RFP), supplier evaluation, contracting, and supplier onboarding.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across indirect spend categories through supplier benchmarking, competitive sourcing, and contract management.
• Establish and maintain preferred supplier relationships while ensuring service reliability and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service levels, and drive continuous improvement initiatives where needed.
• Ensure procurement processes and purchasing activities align with internal policies and financial controls.
• Collaborate with Finance and cross‑functional teams to support budgeting, cost tracking, and spend visibility across indirect categories.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency through standardized sourcing processes, supplier consolidation, and improved contract management.
• Support procurement operations initiatives including vendor master data management and purchasing process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles with exposure to indirect procurement categories.
• Demonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives and negotiating supplier agreements across multiple service‑based categories.
• Strong commercial and contract negotiation skills.
• Experience managing request for proposal (RFP) processes and supplier evaluation frameworks.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals and cost structures.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders across functions such as Finance, Facilities, Information Technology, and Operations.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and procurement systems used for purchasing and supplier management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement initiatives simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.

This is a hybrid position based out of one of our Salem or Fremont offices.

Anticipated Salary Range

$148,000 – $230,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full‑time employees:

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company‑paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long‑term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit
  
  Start Date:
  
  Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well‑Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off:
  • Exempt…