Indirect Procurement Manager

Join C.H. Robinson as an Indirect Procurement Manager and collaborate closely with our esteemed business leaders to strategically optimize sourcing and contract management for contract labor and professional services. Your primary objective will be to amplify cost efficiency and propel our business endeavors to new heights.

In this pivotal role, you'll spearhead innovative supplier initiatives, driving our business strategies forward. Your duties will encompass crafting comprehensive category plans for critical expenditure areas, including Staffing Augmentation/Contractors (SOW: Statement of Work) and Professional Services/SOW (SOW: Statement of Work), while also overseeing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), MSP (Managed Service Provider), and corporate services. Guiding teams towards procurement strategies that yield tangible outcomes, you'll streamline the RFP process, skillfully negotiate contracts to meet cost-saving targets, and refine our standardized procurement procedures.

This position will require two days in the office and three days working from home, located in Eden Prairie, MN.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze spending data and business needs to create category plans and strategic sourcing initiatives

• Identify cost-saving opportunities within existing contractual relationships

• Provide category and supplier spending data to support strategic decision-making

• Encourage competitive bidding for historically non-competitive spend areas

• Manage the creation and distribution of RFPs/RFQs, facilitating stakeholder communication

• Evaluate proposals/quotes and recommend suitable suppliers based on quality, cost, and other criteria

• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to define and validate business requirements

• Develop negotiation strategies in partnership with the business for upcoming contracts

• Work with senior business stakeholders to prioritize the project pipeline

• Identify and pre-qualify potential suppliers, assessing their capabilities objectively

• Influence business stakeholders to consider alternative suppliers

• Negotiate mutually acceptable contractual agreements with selected suppliers

• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal policies and external regulations

• Monitor changes in internal policies and external regulations

• Manage and update contracts for indirect purchases, including ownership of terms and conditions and legal compliance

• Utilize organizational knowledge and networks to identify new value opportunities

• Mentor less experienced team members

• Perform other duties as assigned based on team and country-specific requirements 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university 

• Minimum 7 years progressive experience in Sourcing and Procurement  

• Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing and contracting for indirect spend 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success negotiating favorable contractual business and legal terms 

• Expertise in specific spend categories, including experience working with external industry forums 

• Outstanding relationship building skills with an ability to work as part of a team and influence senior stakeholders 

• Effective and flexible communication and presentation skills, including experience with senior leadership presentations 

• Strong negotiating skills to deliver favorable contractual business and legal terms 

• Results-oriented, metrics-driven professional with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, and contracting 

• Meets deadlines and makes decisions in line with department goals 

• Detail oriented with demonstrated analytical skills  

• Ability to effectively implement changes in a large, matrixed organization 

• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment  

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location.  Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

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