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At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
The Senior Indirect Procurement Manager will report to the Director, Indirect Procurement. This position will be responsible for managing the strategy for specific categories of indirect spend, as well as the day-to-business execution associated with the company’s indirect supplier base. This will be a critical role with the opportunity to directly impact corporate strategy in key areas of indirect spend.
Responsibilities:
Manage procurement across all Technology indirect spend categories
Proactively seek value-creating opportunities across spend categories to achieve cost savings targets, perform cost/price analysis, and conduct supplier negotiations to achieve targets
Execute strategic sourcing for key indirect spend categories
Lead an Indirect Procurement Analyst team – future state
Determine need for supplier and collect cross-functional business requirements, researching market, and identifying potential supplier list
As applicable, prepare and administer Request for Proposal (RFP) / Request for Quotation (RFQ) events, assessing supplier proposals including compliance with procurement guidelines, company policies, and alignment with strategic company objectives
Gain cross-functional buy-in for recommended suppliers and guiding contracts through defined internal review process(es)
Conduct negotiations and close commercial contracts (Master Service Agreements or other commercial contracts, as appropriate)
Work collaboratively with suppliers, stakeholders, business partners and operational leaders to resolve any supplier issues with urgency and efficiency
Establish, monitor, and deliver results against specific indirect procurement KPIs
Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sourcing projects and high-impact negotiations; handle concurrent end-to-end RFP processes
Provide input to the annual budgeting process to ensure that purchasing benefits are memorialized in reduced spending targets where appropriate
Now for a little bit about you….
Minimum of 8 years of sourcing and procurement experience regarding indirect goods and services with at least 4 years in a leadership role
BA/BS degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field. MBA preferred
Experience with world class ERP systems required, SAP experience preferred
Strong understanding of contracts, contract negotiation strategies, and contract administration
High degree of understanding and usage of e-procurement tool
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