Manager Indirect Spend

Dufry Careers

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose: The Manager of Indirect Procurement executes sourcing initiatives and manages supplier relationships across assigned indirect spend categories. This role conducts sourcing events, negotiates contracts, monitors supplier performance, and collaborates with stakeholders to deliver cost savings and operational efficiency.

Requirements

The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 6 years:
In a leadership role: 3 years of experience leading a team of professionals engaged in executing indirect procurement programs preferred
In a technical role: Requires 6 years of experience engaged in developing and delivering indirect procurement programs
A bachelor’s degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the six-year requirement
In the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
Training that leads to knowledge of procurement processes, contract terms, supplier management practices, and category management fundamentals
Strong analytical skills with ability to perform spend analysis, cost modeling, and data reporting using Excel and procurement systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP; experience with procurement tools
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; has ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Demonstrated experience working with subject matter experts to gather requirements, define specifications, and execute sourcing activities
Proven ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, consistently meet deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Strong business acumen and also has the strategic mindset required to understand the long-term implications of indirect procurement decisions and to advance the organization’s goals
Demonstrated history of anticipating the needs of the business and complex stakeholders
Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments

Nice To Haves

In a leadership role: 3 years of experience leading a team of professionals engaged in executing indirect procurement programs preferred

Responsibilities

Executes sourcing events for assigned indirect spend including RFP/RFI/RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations
Negotiates supplier contracts and agreements including pricing terms, service levels, and payment conditions; coordinates for legal for contract review and execution
Manages assigned category portfolios such as Travel Services (booking tools, travel vendors, policy compliance) and HR & Payroll/Benefits (benefit vendors, payroll providers, program implementation)
Conducts market research and benchmarking to identify potential suppliers, pricing opportunities, and cost reduction initiatives within assigned categories
Tracks and reports category spend against budget, monitors contract compliance, and provides regular updates on supplier performance and savings achievement
Manages day-to-day supplier relationships including performance reviews, issue resolution, invoice discrepancies, and service delivery monitoring
Prepares spend analysis, cost comparison models, and sourcing recommendations using procurement tools and data reporting systems
Coordinates implementation of sourcing decisions including supplier transitions, stakeholder communications, and change management support
Responds to internal stakeholder requests for category support, supplier information, and procurement guidance across Operations and Finance
Maintains procurement documentation including contracts, supplier flier files, category spend records, and compliance certifications in accordance with company policies