Manager, Indirect Procurement

Empower Pharmacy

. Develop and execute indirect sourcing strategies across assigned categories .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing indirect sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering measurable cost improvements. Proficient in procurement workflows, contract management, and supplier performance measurement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Indirect Sourcing StrategiesSupplier NegotiationsContract Lifecycle ManagementSpend AnalysisProcurement Performance Measurement

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCompetitive Sourcing EventsSupplier BenchmarkingCost Savings InitiativesPurchasing ComplianceFinancial ReportingSupplier Performance ReportingRisk AssessmentContract NegotiationBudget Planning

Soft Skills

Employee SupervisionCross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingInfluencing StakeholdersCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Procurement TechnologyContract Management SystemsSpend Analytics ToolsE-Sourcing PlatformsProcure-to-Pay Workflows

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProcurementIndirect Spending CategoriesSupplier ManagementTotal Cost of Ownership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute indirect sourcing strategies across assigned categories
Lead RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, evaluate supplier proposals, conduct market benchmarking, and negotiate commercial terms
Analyze purchasing patterns and identify supplier consolidation and standardization opportunities
Deliver validated cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives in partnership with Finance
Manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor contractual commitments and service-level agreements
Implement corrective actions to improve supplier service delivery, accountability, and long-term value
Oversee contract development, negotiation, renewals, and expiration tracking with Legal and business stakeholders
Assess supplier financial, operational, regulatory, and business continuity risks and establish mitigation actions
Oversee purchase requisitions and purchase orders, verifying documentation, budget alignment, approval authority, and policy compliance
Improve procurement workflows, approval processes, and system utilization across procure-to-pay, e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics
Enforce purchasing policies, competitive bidding standards, preferred supplier arrangements, and ethical sourcing practices
Supervise procurement personnel, establish performance expectations, and coach employees
Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and business leaders on sourcing priorities, budget planning, supplier issues, and procurement service delivery
Track sourcing outcomes, realized savings, supplier performance, and purchasing compliance; communicate results and prioritize corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience considered required
3–5 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or supplier management, including exposure to indirect spending categories required
Demonstrated experience conducting competitive sourcing events, negotiating supplier agreements, analyzing spend, and delivering measurable cost improvements required
Experience supervising employees or directly leading procurement activities, with demonstrated ability to coordinate work, establish priorities, and support employee development required
Experience managing IT/software, energy/utilities, or facilities categories preferred
Familiarity with procurement technology, contract management systems, and supplier performance reporting preferred
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, indirect category management, supplier negotiations, contract lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership principles
Proficiency in spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, financial reporting, savings validation, and procurement performance measurement
Working knowledge of procure-to-pay workflows, e-sourcing, contract management and spend analytics tools, including purchasing controls and approval processes
Ability to supervise employees, manage competing sourcing priorities, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and resolve complex supplier and purchasing issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Wellness perks
IV therapy
Compounded medications