Manager, Indirect Procurement – Corporate Marketing

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• Pay Range: $87,230.00/Yr.
  
  - $/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee‑owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good

The Manager, Indirect Procurement - Corporate Travel and Marketing will be responsible for proactively managing the indirect procurement lifecycle (source-to-pay) for marketing and corporate travel and expense (T&E). This role will serve as a subject matter expert in sourcing, negotiating and managing suppliers engaged by the Marketing business unit as well as T&E relied upon by the company to optimize our corporate program to drive value through cost-effective solutions and enhance the travel experience for our employees.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in indirect spend management and corporate T&E who is tech‑savvy, forward thinking and detail‑oriented. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Develop and execute indirect procurement and T&E program strategies, best practices and initiatives that align with the company and team's goals in cost savings, risk mitigation and compliance.
• Spearhead sourcing methodologies (RFx) and supplier selection/onboarding.
• Conduct cost/spend analysis to evaluate value and identify savings opportunities to recommend and help make informed decisions with our vendors.
• Lead contract negotiations with key vendors to secure cost saving/avoidance, favorable terms and other operational gains.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives optimizing our T&E policies, processes and tools to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Partner up and collaborate with key stakeholders (Finance, Marketing/Events, Legal, Data Security/Compliance) to ensure alignment with the business needs/requirements and execution of defined strategies.
• Support stakeholders on all T&E related matters including but not limited to providing guidance on policies and procedures, troubleshooting issues and addressing inquiries.
• Build strategic relationships with vendors and manage their performance and risk including leading periodic business reviews and tracking KPIs to ensure continuous improvement in cost, quality and delivery.
• Oversee the procure to pay process from requisition to pay to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Promote best in class procurement practices through consistent use of systems, tools and adherence to processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Estimated travel:

• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills to interface and influence stakeholders of all levels and build trust.
• Deep understanding of T&E, strategic sourcing, contracts, and supplier risk/relationship management practices.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments to ensure timely performance and completion.
• Ability to work both independently and…