Sr Indirect Sourcing Manager

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A high-growth, U.S.-based manufacturing company serving the telecommunications and connectivity sector, designing and manufacturing mission-critical components.

• Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid: 4 days Onsite / 1 day Remote) Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Overview The Sr. Manager - Procurement & Supply Chain Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing approximately $50-60M in Indirect Spend. This individual will lead a team of two and partner with internal stakeholders to drive cost savings (targeting ~$9.7M) and value creation across key categories, including Professional Services, Corporate Travel, Contingent Workforce, and Facilities Management (Corporate and Manufacturing).
• Success in this role requires a blend of hands-on financial modeling, high-level executive "storytelling" via PowerPoint, and the ability to influence within a matrixed manufacturing environment.
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• Key Responsibilities
• Category Management: Manage a ~$50-60M Indirect Spend portfolio, specifically overseeing Professional Services, Corporate Travel, Contingent Workforce, and Facilities Management.
• Strategic Sourcing: Lead end-to-end sourcing projects specifically within Indirect Categories and articulate specific savings achievements against goals (e.g., contributing to a ~$9.7M savings target).
• Negotiation & Contract Management: Drive negotiations for services and indirect contracts, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and mitigating risk in service agreements (e.g., cleaning services, labor contracts).
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and foster accountability for a team of two direct reports while collaborating with cross-functional partners like Finance and Legal.
• Data Analysis & Financial Modeling: Utilize high proficiency in Excel for bid comparisons, cost modeling, and complex data analysis to "tell the story" through numbers.
• Executive Communication: Create and deliver advanced PowerPoint presentations for executive leadership to translate complex data and sourcing results into clear, strategic narratives.
• Stakeholder Influence: Navigate a complex, matrixed organization to influence stakeholders who do not report to you to drive compliance and savings.
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• Qualifications & Requirements
• Experience: 8–12 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Specialized Focus: Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience specifically managing Indirect Sourcing categories (Facilities, Professional Services, Travel).
• Industry Background: Experience in Manufacturing or Heavy Industrial environments is preferred to ensure understanding of manufacturing facility service contracts (HVAC, cleaning, etc.).
• Management Experience: Must have prior experience managing direct reports.
• Technical Skills:
• oDemonstrated high proficiency in Excel (Financial Modeling).
• oDemonstrated high proficiency in PowerPoint (Executive Presentations).
• Travel: Ability to travel occasionally as required for supplier meetings or site visits.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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• Compensation & Benefits
• Base Salary: Up to $150,000.
• Bonus: 20% annual performance bonus potential.
• Benefits: Standard company benefits package and PTO.

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