Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement & Procure-to-Pay Operations

<h5>Position Summary </h5> <p >The Sr. Manager/Manager, Procurement will lead the establishment and management of a centralized indirect procurement function, serving as the key interface between Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Treasury/Tax, and Accounts Payable. This role will drive end-to-end procurement governance, contract management, process standardization, and system integration to ensure efficient procurement operations and compliance across the organization. </p> <h5>Roles and Responsibilities </h5> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Act as the primary liaison between Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Treasury/Tax, and Accounts Payable to align procurement strategies and processes. </li> <li>Design, implement, and optimize procurement processes, controls, and governance frameworks for indirect spend categories. </li> <li>Lead contract management activities, including negotiation support, compliance monitoring, and supplier performance oversight. </li> <li>Centralize and manage indirect procurement categories such as facilities services, office equipment, waste management, embroidery, and other non-direct spend areas. </li> <li>Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure seamless procurement execution and adherence to established policies and approval workflows. </li> <li>Partner with Supply Chain teams to manage procurement activities that support product operations but are not part of direct material sourcing. </li> <li>Evaluate business requirements and translate them into effective procurement and system solutions. </li> <li>Collaborate with Finance and AP teams to understand downstream financial impacts and ensure accurate procure-to-pay execution. </li> <li>Support and enhance Oracle-based procurement and AP processes, leveraging automation and intelligent document recognition (IDR) capabilities. </li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. </li> </ul> <h5>Required Qualifications </h5> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, or related field. </li> <li>7+ years (Manager) / 10+ years (Senior Manager) of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or procure-to-pay experience. </li> <li>Strong experience in indirect procurement and contract management. </li> <li>Demonstrated success building or transforming procurement processes and governance structures. </li> <li>Deep understanding of procure-to-pay workflows, including interactions between Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Accounts Payable. </li> <li>Experience with Oracle ERP and Oracle Accounts Payable; familiarity with IDR, AI-enabled automation, and workflow technologies preferred. </li> <li>Strong cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and change management skills. </li> <li>Ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment. </li> </ul>