Procurement Manager - Indirects
Conair LLCThe Procurement Manager, Indirects is responsible for strategic sourcing across Conair’s indirect spend, with a primary focus on Professional Fees, Travel & Entertainment (T&E), and SG&A categories. Working closely with Finance and internal stakeholders, this role develops category strategies, negotiates supplier agreements, and delivers cost savings across the business. We are looking for a strategic sourcing professional who is comfortable working with spend data, building business cases, and managing supplier relationships from RFP through contract execution.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesCategory Strategy & SourcingDevelop and manage sourcing strategies for indirect categories, with a primary focus on Professional Fees (consulting, legal, audit, and agency services), Travel & Entertainment, and other SG&A spend.Run competitive sourcing events such as RFPs and RFQs, and lead negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms.Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and build the business case for each initiative.Supplier ManagementManage supplier relationships across assigned categories and monitor performance against service levels and contractual commitments.Negotiate and administer contracts, and resolve pricing, service, or delivery issues as they arise.Cost Savings & AnalysisIdentify and deliver measurable cost savings that support Conair’s annual budget and financial targets.Support tracking to report savings and maintain accurate category/supplier data.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Finance, Legal, HR, Facilities, and other functions to understand requirements and align sourcing decisions with business needs.Support stakeholders in supplier selection and provide guidance on procurement policy and process.Process ImprovementIdentify and implement improvements to sourcing, purchasing, and contract management processes.Support the adoption of procurement tools and best practices that improve efficiency and spend visibility.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, including hands-on experience managing indirect categories.Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and negotiating supplier contracts.Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience sourcing Professional Fees, T&E, and/or SG&A categories.MBA or advanced degree.Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or PMP.Experience with an ERP system such as SAP.Compensation And BenefitsConair provides a reasonable estimate of the annual salary for this role. This range reflects the Company’s good faith estimate and takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to business needs, market conditions, candidate experience, skill set and internal equity. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130,000 per year.In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; short and long term disability; paid parental leave;11 paid holidays; paid vacation time; 2 volunteer days; employee discounts and a 401k plan with employer contribution.Environmental FactorsWorking conditions are normal for an office environment.Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.This role requires on-site presence in the Stamford, CT office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.What We OfferComprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plansGenerous Paid Time Off ProgramsLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSAPaid Parental Leave401k and company matchEAP & Employee Wellness ProgramsVolunteer Days Paid Time OffFree Breakfast and Lunch at the Stam…