Procurement Manager Indirect

Quick facts Up to $175,000 base + 20% bonus (up to 40%) | Indirect Procurement Manager | Parsippany, NJ | Hybrid: 3 days in office Qualifying questions Do you have deep, hands-on experience in indirect procurement, particularly marketing categories? Have you led end-to-end procurement projects delivering measurable cost savings in […]

Quick facts

Up to $175,000 base + 20% bonus (up to 40%) | Indirect Procurement Manager | Parsippany, NJ | Hybrid: 3 days in office

Qualifying questions

Do you have deep, hands-on experience in indirect procurement, particularly marketing categories?

Have you led end-to-end procurement projects delivering measurable cost savings in a multinational environment?

Are you comfortable negotiating commercially with senior stakeholders in a complex, matrix organisation?

The role in a nutshell

Senior, commercially focused indirect procurement role with high visibility and ownership

Regional procurement lead for the US and Canada

Heavy focus on marketing procurement, partnering closely with senior stakeholders

Responsible for unlocking value, driving productivity, and delivering measurable outcomes

Plays a critical role in landing global procurement strategies locally

Requires confidence, judgement, and credibility; this is not a back-office sourcing role

The opportunity

This role suits someone who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and takes full ownership of outcomes. You’ll report directly to the Global Indirect Procurement Director and sit at the intersection of global strategy and regional execution.

The remit is broad, expectations are high, and the impact is tangible. You’ll have real autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence how procurement partners with the business.

What you’ll be doing day to day

Lead all indirect procurement activity across the US and Canada

Act as the primary commercial point of contact for the regional business

Own and deliver regional procurement projects end-to-end

Drive marketing procurement initiatives, with some exposure to HR-related spend

Partner with global category leads to implement global initiatives locally

Deliver cost savings, productivity improvements, and cost avoidance year on year

Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and senior internal stakeholders

Work closely with marketing, finance, legal, and operational leaders

Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and supplier risk to inform decisions

What you must bring

Significant experience in indirect procurement within a multinational organisation

Strong, hands-on experience in marketing procurement

Proven track record of leading procurement projects and delivering measurable cost savings

Excellent commercial negotiation skills and stakeholder credibility

Experience operating in a global matrix environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities with pace, structure, and accountability

Nice to have

Experience across additional indirect categories, such as HR.

Background in consumer-facing industries such as CPG, beauty, or pharma.

Exposure to net working capital initiatives and payment term optimisation.

Why this role stands out

This is a high-seniority individual contributor role with real autonomy and ownership. You’ll work directly with global leadership on strategic initiatives while retaining strong regional influence. The hybrid working model is practical and balanced, supporting collaboration without sacrificing flexibility. Development comes through breadth of scope, visibility, and tangible business impact rather than hierarchy.

No sponsorship or relocation offered.