Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement & Procure-to-Pay Operations

Position Summary The Sr. Manager/Manager, Procurement will lead the establishment and management of a centralized indirect procurement function, serving as the key interface between Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Treasury/Tax, and Accounts Payable. This role will drive end-to-end procurement governance, contract management, process standardization, and system integration to ensure efficient procurement operations and compliance across the organization. Roles and Responsibilities Act as the primary liaison between Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Treasury/Tax, and Accounts Payable to align procurement strategies and processes. Design, implement, and optimize procurement processes, controls, and governance frameworks for indirect spend categories. Lead contract management activities, including negotiation support, compliance monitoring, and supplier performance oversight. Centralize and manage indirect procurement categories such as facilities services, office equipment, waste management, embroidery, and other non-direct spend areas. Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure seamless procurement execution and adherence to established policies and approval workflows. Partner with Supply Chain teams to manage procurement activities that support product operations but are not part of direct material sourcing. Evaluate business requirements and translate them into effective procurement and system solutions. Collaborate with Finance and AP teams to understand downstream financial impacts and ensure accurate procure-to-pay execution. Support and enhance Oracle-based procurement and AP processes, leveraging automation and intelligent document recognition (IDR) capabilities. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, or related field. 7+ years (Manager) / 10+ years (Senior Manager) of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or procure-to-pay experience. Strong experience in indirect procurement and contract management. Demonstrated success building or transforming procurement processes and governance structures. Deep understanding of procure-to-pay workflows, including interactions between Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Accounts Payable. Experience with Oracle ERP and Oracle Accounts Payable; familiarity with IDR, AI-enabled automation, and workflow technologies preferred. Strong cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and change management skills. Ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Veriipro