Indirect Sourcing Manager
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract management
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers while maintaining strong vendor relationships
- Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, Legal) to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies and contracting process
- Supports the Global Category Managers in the development, implementation and adoption of a clear category strategy in region
- Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement processes aligned with the wider Indirect Procurement Team
- Drive supplier performance management, including KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing standards
- Monitor market trends and risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies
- Support adoption of digital procurement tools and systems (e.g., e-sourcing platforms) as part of the wider procurement strategy
Key Performance Indicators
Cost savings and cost avoidance
Supplier performance and risk mitigation
Contract compliance and cycle time reduction
Stakeholder satisfaction
Spend under management
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strategic thinking with a data-driven mindset
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work and communicate across multiple indirect categories and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in working in a global environment and interacting with all levels
Key Internal and External Relationships
Smiths Detection suppliers+ Smiths Detection employees at all levels
HSE Requirements
- This position is required to assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including knowledge of all standards, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes related to the site).
- Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.
- Complete, and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field (MBA or relevant certification preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, with a focus on indirect categories
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills
- Proven ability to analyze data and drive cost-saving initiatives
- Experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
We offer…
Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
The total compensation for this position ranges from $107,200 - $176,880/yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits. For details, please visit the Rewards & Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.smithsdetection.com/careers/ .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected] .
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected] or call toll-free 877-703-1029 . This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection, Inc. participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment based solely on their skills, experience, and ability to perform the job. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value professionalism, integrity, and respect in our workplace, and we strive to maintain an environment where every employee can contribute effectively to our mission. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.
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