Sr. Indirect Procurement Manager
YETI Coolers, LLC

Job Info

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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.

Position Type (See Workplace Approach Below): Hybrid

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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Any offer of employment with YETI is contingent on a successful criminal background check and successful reference checks.

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our YETIzens. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/dei.html

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