Manager, Indirect Procurement Operations

Monogram Foods•Memphis, TN

About The Position

A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do. Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change. At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate. We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members. So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together. The Manager, Indirect Procurement Operations is responsible for leading enterprise indirect procurement execution, governance, and category performance accountability across multiple sites. This role ensures contract compliance, operational stability, and disciplined execution of sourcing strategies across indirect categories. This position serves as the primary operational leader for indirect procurement, bridging centralized strategy and local execution while building governance, standard processes, and supplier performance management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related)
7+ years in procurement, supply chain, or operations
3+ years leading teams
Ownership of indirect category strategy execution across multi-site operations
Strong contract and supplier management skills
ERP / P2P system experience
Experience leading multi-site procurement operations and indirect category management

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing / CPG experience
Multi-site procurement leadership in complex manufacturing environments
Change management experience

Responsibilities

Lead and develop site-based indirect buyers while driving consistent execution of enterprise sourcing strategies across assigned categories
Serve as escalation point for supply, quality, and fulfillment issues
Provide operational leadership and escalation support to plant teams
Serve as operational category owner for assigned indirect categories (MRO, Consumables, Logistics & Warehousing, IT, and others as assigned)
Lead competitive sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations across assigned indirect categories
Own commercial strategy including pricing models, contract structures, and supplier performance expectations
Identify and drive value-creation opportunities through supplier collaboration and market intelligence
Enforce contract usage and pricing compliance
Reduce maverick spend
Establish standardized purchasing procedures
Lead audit and compliance reviews
Drive enterprise-wide indirect procurement governance standards across multiple sites
Influence adoption of standardized procurement practices across stakeholders
Lead supplier performance and commercial relationship management
Lead regular performance reviews
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Coordinate corrective actions
Lead indirect procurement transformation initiatives aligned to evolving operating model
Support implementation of new supplier management and procurement governance frameworks
Drive implementation of procurement SOPs
Support Procure-To-Pay (P2P) governance
Improve ordering, receiving, and invoicing processes
Partner with IT and Finance on system improvements
Track operational KPIs (e.g., OTIF, compliance, cycle time)
Support savings and performance reporting
Identify risks and improvement opportunities
Coach and develop buyers
Lead onboarding and training
Build standardized work practice