Senior Manager Indirect Procurement

Reference: PR/609965_1789405227Senior Manager, Indirect ProcurementLocation: Miami, FL (Onsite)Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 Base Salary + Bonus OpportunityAbout the OpportunityOur client is seeking a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across a rapidly growing restaurant organization. This role will oversee approximately $300M in annual indirect spend, with primary responsibility for categories supporting new restaurant development, including Kitchen Equipment, FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment), Signage, and Contractor Services. QSR experience is a plus! This is a highly visible role partnering with Development, Construction, Operations, Finance, and executive leadership to drive value creation, supplier performance, cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute sourcing strategies across indirect procurement categories supporting restaurant growth and new store openings.Manage approximately $300M in annual spend across kitchen equipment, FF&E, signage, contractor services, and related development categories.Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract management activities, delivering measurable cost savings, service improvements, and risk reduction.Identify strategic sourcing opportunities and supplier consolidation initiatives to improve purchasing leverage and standardization.Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring performance against service, quality, delivery, and cost expectations.Collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Facilities, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Development teams to support restaurant expansion plans.Conduct market intelligence and supplier benchmarking to identify emerging trends, pricing opportunities, and supply chain risks.Drive continuous improvement efforts related to procurement processes, supplier performance management, and category strategies.Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term procurement planning activities.Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and governance standards.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field.7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience, with current experience operating at the Manager, Senior Manager, or equivalent leadership level.Prior experience within the restaurant, hospitality, retail, or multi-site consumer business environment.Significant experience managing indirect spend categories, particularly:Kitchen EquipmentFF&ESignageConstruction and Contractor ServicesNew Store Development / New Restaurant OpeningsDemonstrated history of independently leading supplier negotiations with measurable outcomes, including:Cost savingsService level improvementsSupplier performance enhancementsContract optimizationRisk mitigationStrong contract negotiation and vendor management expertise.Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead strategic sourcing initiatives.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting aggressive growth and new site development programs.Exposure to procurement and sourcing platforms such as:CoupaSAP AribaBuyerQuestWorkdaySimilar P2P, sourcing, or contract management systemsStrong analytical skills with the ability to leverage spend data and market insights to drive decision-making.Experience developing category strategies and executive-level business cases.Success ProfileThe ideal candidate is a hands-on procurement leader who has personally led high-value negotiations and can clearly articulate the business impact of their work through cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and risk reduction initiatives. They thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented restaurant environments and enjoy partnering with stakeholders to support large-scale expansion efforts.Compensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $140,000 - $150,000Performance Bonus OpportunityComprehensive Benefits PackageLong-term career growth within a rapidly expanding organizationMust be willing to work onsite in Miami, FL. Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.