Procurement Manager - Indirects

Procurement Manager, Indirects

is responsible for strategic sourcing across Conair’s indirect spend, with a primary focus on Professional Fees, Travel & Entertainment (T&E), and SG&A categories. Working closely with Finance and internal stakeholders, this role develops category strategies, negotiates supplier agreements, and delivers cost savings across the business. We are looking for a strategic sourcing professional who is comfortable working with spend data, building business cases, and managing supplier relationships from RFP through contract execution.

• Develop and manage sourcing strategies for indirect categories, with a primary focus on Professional Fees (consulting, legal, audit, and agency services), Travel & Entertainment, and other SG&A spend.
• Run competitive sourcing events such as RFPs and RFQs, and lead negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and build the business case for each initiative.

• Manage supplier relationships across assigned categories and monitor performance against service levels and contractual commitments.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, and resolve pricing, service, or delivery issues as they arise.

• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings that support Conair’s annual budget and financial targets.
• Support tracking to report savings and maintain accurate category/supplier data.

• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, Facilities, and other functions to understand requirements and align sourcing decisions with business needs.
• Support stakeholders in supplier selection and provide guidance on procurement policy and process.

• Identify and implement improvements to sourcing, purchasing and contract management processes.
• Support the adoption of procurement tools and best practices that improve efficiency and spend visibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, including hands‑on experience managing indirect categories.
• Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience sourcing Professional Fees, T&E, and/or SG&A categories.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or PMP.
• Experience with an ERP system such as SAP.

Conair provides a reasonable estimate of the annual salary for this role. This range reflects the Company’s good faith estimate and takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to business needs, market conditions, candidate experience, skill set and internal equity. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130,000 per year.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; short and long term disability; paid parental leave;11 paid holidays; paid vacation time; 2 volunteer days; employee discounts and a 401k plan with employer contribution.

• Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule, in the Stamford, CT office 3 days per week.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business (approximately 10%).

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k and company match
• EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
• Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
• Free Breakfast and Lunch at the Stamford Office

Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.

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