Senior Indirect Procurement Manager

First Quality

. Direct and coordinate procurement of indirect materials, supplies, spare parts, and services (MRO) for all AbHy plants .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeMcElhattan • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in indirect procurement, supplier relationship management, and cost analysis while leading a team to optimize processes and drive cost savings initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills facilitate collaboration across departments and enhance customer service.

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Indirect Procurement ManagementSupplier Relationship DevelopmentCost AnalysisTeam LeadershipProcess Optimization

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Hard Skills

NegotiationCost Savings InitiativesProcurement Performance MetricsSpend AnalyticsSourcing StrategiesRequisition ManagementCompetitive BiddingProcess ImprovementsSupply Chain ManagementManufacturing Operations

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-SolvingCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Digital Roadmap DevelopmentAutomation ToolsProcurement Software

Industry Keywords

MROCross-Functional CollaborationFast-Paced EnvironmentVendor ResearchRequisition Summaries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and coordinate procurement of indirect materials, supplies, spare parts, and services (MRO) for all AbHy plants
Promote collaboration across indirect buyers and functional departments to identify synergies and negotiate aggregated volumes
Develop strategic supplier relationships and lead sourcing and negotiation strategies
Lead internal alignment with cross-functional stakeholders
Design and implement indirect procurement policies and procedures
Identify and track cost savings initiatives and process improvements
Lead and manage a team of indirect buyers across multiple locations
Provide training, supervision, direction, and guidance
Establish and maintain procurement performance metrics
Approve requisitions across multiple plants and provide spend analytics and documentation
Participate in developing cost-effective parts, equipment, and substitute equipment while maintaining quality and safety
Build relationships across procurement, functional departments, finance, and plant leadership
Research and identify vendors for competitive bidding
Create or assist with requisition summaries, executive summaries, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and sourcing reports
Build and develop the digital roadmap for automation, efficiency, insights, and cost effectiveness
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business management / supply chain or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing operations, with negotiating, cost analysis, and supply chain or procurement experience preferred
Strong and effective oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience supervising and leading a team of employees is ideal
Demonstrated business relationship development and excellent customer service experience
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and process optimization abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel roughly 30% of the time to AbHy locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $3750)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums