Senior Manager - Global Indirect Procurement - Libertyville, IL

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location : ​Libertyville​
Department : ​Operations 

Summary

Lead the Global Indirect Procurement function through the development and execution of category strategies, supplier governance, sourcing initiatives, and procurement transformation activities. Manage a team of procurement professionals responsible for indirect spend categories including Travel, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Facilities, Professional Services, and Corporate Services. Partner with business leaders to deliver cost savings, supplier innovation, risk mitigation, compliance, and operational excellence while ensuring effective stewardship of company resources and alignment with enterprise objectives.

This position is based in Libertyville, IL with an onsite requirement of 4 days in office weekly. Relocation assistance is not provided for this role at this time.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals to achieve departmental and enterprise objectives.
• Establish performance goals, provide ongoing feedback, and support succession planning and employee development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective allocation of resources and prioritization of procurement initiatives.

Strategic Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies that support business objectives and financial targets.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, demand management, supplier consolidation, and value creation.
• Monitor market conditions and industry trends to proactively manage risks and opportunities.
• Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement across assigned categories.

Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management

• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Ensure supplier selection decisions balance cost, quality, service, risk.
• Negotiate favorable commercial and contractual terms that protect company interests.
• Oversee implementation and management of supplier agreements and performance mgmt.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Establish governance programs for key suppliers and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and KPIs.
• Lead issue resolution, corrective actions, and supplier improvement initiatives.
• Promote strong supplier relationships that support long-term business objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business leaders to align procurement strategies with enterprise priorities.
• Provide procurement expertise on sourcing, supplier, and commercial decisions.
• Promote early procurement involvement in business initiatives and supplier engagements.
• Influence stakeholders through market intelligence, analytics, and data.

Procurement Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval authorities, and contracting standards.
• Drive adoption of preferred suppliers, approved processes, and procurement best practices.
• Support internal and external audit activities and maintain appropriate procurement controls.
• Monitor compliance performance and implement corrective actions when required.

Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Identify and mitigate supplier, commercial, operational, and continuity risks.
• Support supplier risk management and business continuity planning initiatives.
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies for critical services.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve supply assurance and organizational resilience.

Value Delivery & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver annual savings, cost avoidance, and procurement performance objectives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for procurement effectiveness.
• Leverage analytics and procurement technologies to improve decision-making and visibility.
• Lead initiatives that simplify, standardize, and improve procurement processes.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
• Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
• Lead or support special projects aligned with departmental objectives.
• Vision-setting and alignment with business strategy.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Work Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8-12 years of related experience

Education & Work Preferences

• Number of Overall Years Necessary: 10+ years in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or operations.
• 5+ years of sourcing and supplier management experience.
• 3+ years managing third-party or contract manufacturing relationships.
• 5+ years leading and developing procurement or supply chain teams.
• Experience supporting S&OP / S&OE and cross-functional supply planning processes.
• Healthcare, medical device, or regulated manufacturing experience preferred.

Competencies

• Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.​

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $160,000 - $180,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.​
• The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs. ​
• The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions. ​
• The Company’s paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status. ​
• The Company’s additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 36603