Manager, Indirect Procurement

Strategic Sourcing And Category Management

Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across indirect categories (e.g., IT, Logistics, Facilities, Marketing, Professional Services)

Lead the development and negotiation of national-level agreements supporting QXO branches across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring scalability, consistency, and value realization

Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities and category objectives

Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling

Lead development and execution of multi-year category strategies and sourcing playbooks

Contracting & Commercial Management

Lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, redlining, negotiation, execution, and renewal

Partner with Legal to review terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with company policies and risk tolerance

Collaborate with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), IT Security, and Legal teams to ensure suppliers meet security, data privacy, and risk compliance standards, operating within a cross-functional governance framework

Incorporate security, risk, and compliance requirements into contracts, including data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory obligations

Develop and negotiate commercial terms, including pricing structures, SLAs, KPIs, and performance incentives

Ensure contracts clearly define scope, deliverables, service levels, and compliance requirements

Manage contract repositories and ensure accurate documentation within CLM systems

Proactively identify and mitigate contractual risks, including financial, operational, cybersecurity, and compliance exposure

Support third-party risk assessments, due diligence, and remediation efforts during onboarding and throughout the supplier lifecycle

Support dispute resolution and contract interpretation as needed

Supplier Management & Value Creation

Manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement

Lead supplier business reviews and performance evaluations against KPIs and SLAs

Identify opportunities for consolidation, cost savings, and supplier innovation

Ensure suppliers meet contractual, operational, and regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies

Act as a trusted advisor, influencing decisions through insights, analytics, and market knowledge

Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, IT, HR, Legal, and Operations

Support change management and adoption of procurement best practices

Operational Excellence & Digital Enablement

Drive compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and governance frameworks

Champion procurement technologies (e-sourcing tools, P2P systems, CLM platforms, analytics tools)

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability

Resolve complex or escalated procurement and supplier issue

Data, Analytics & Reporting

Analyze spend data and supplier performance to identify optimization opportunities

Track and report savings, KPIs, and procurement performance metrics

Develop executive-ready insights, dashboards, and presentations

Partner with Finance on savings validation and ROI tracking

Team Leadership & Development

Mentor and support analysts and junior team members

Build team capabilities in sourcing, contracting, analytics, and stakeholder engagement

Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)

57+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or contract management experience

Demonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives across indirect categories

Strong experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and lifecycle management

Familiarity with legal and commercial contract terms (e.g., indemnification, liability, SLAs, data privacy)

Experience working with Legal teams and contract management systems (CLM)

Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and reporting tools

Experience with procurement technologies (e-sourcing, P2P, CLM, analytics platforms)

Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills

Proven ability to drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and improve processes

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, company holidays, and parental leave

Paid training and certifications

Legal assistance and identity protection

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.

Salary Range: USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.