Sourcing Manager - Indirect Procurement (Hybrid in Waltham, MA)

Veralto • Waltham, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Imagine yourself… Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. Joining a company with a proven track record of success and an exciting future. At Veralto, our unifying purpose of Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™ is more than words: it’s a proven path towards positive change, improvement for our planet, and development for yourself. Whether we’re ensuring the continued availability of clean drinking water, protecting our waterways, or enhancing the traceability, color accuracy, and packaging of everyday essentials, the work we do every day contributes to a safer world and a more sustainable future. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 13 operating companies and 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have boundless opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. We offer: Total rewards that support your success at work and beyond, including comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with employer match, and associate wellbeing programming with rewards Bonus/incentive pay and equity awards for eligible roles A flexible, remote-friendly work environment Paid holidays and a permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust Ongoing investment in your career through dedicated training, on-the-job development, and coaching Reporting to the Director of Global Sourcing – Indirect Procurement, the Sourcing Manager – Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading corporate procurement initiatives across selected indirect spend categories. In this role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies that support margin improvement and operational performance across Veralto operating companies. You will analyze spend data, identify opportunities for consolidated negotiations, lead supplier selection and contract negotiations, and implement sourcing initiatives that drive measurable savings and improved supplier performance. This role will be managing a portfolio representing approximately $50 M to $100 M, and supporting Veralto’s broader profitability and operational excellence goals. This position is part of the Procurement team located in Waltham, MA, and will be hybrid in Waltham, MA, going 3 days onsite. In this role, a typical day will look like: Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned indirect procurement categories, developing and executing category strategies that support cost improvement and operational performance. Drive sourcing projects and supplier negotiations, including leading RFIs/RFPs, evaluating suppliers, and implementing preferred supplier agreements. Identify cost savings opportunities by analyzing spend data, market trends, and supplier performance across operating companies. Support cross-business procurement initiatives, coordinating sourcing projects that deliver measurable savings and increased adoption of preferred suppliers. Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring suppliers meet operational, cost, and service expectations. Lead sourcing workshops and knowledge sharing initiatives to strengthen procurement capabilities and best practices across operating companies. Provide sourcing insights and guidance based on spend analytics and market intelligence to support budgeting and procurement planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing roles.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives, including supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing projects.
• Experience conducting sourcing events such as RFIs, RFPs, or similar supplier bid processes.
• Proficiency in business and analytical tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing indirect procurement categories or services-based sourcing.
• Experience working in global or matrixed organizations.
• Exposure to supplier performance management or contract management processes.
• Experience supporting cost reduction or procurement improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned indirect procurement categories, developing and executing category strategies that support cost improvement and operational performance.
• Drive sourcing projects and supplier negotiations, including leading RFIs/RFPs, evaluating suppliers, and implementing preferred supplier agreements.
• Identify cost savings opportunities by analyzing spend data, market trends, and supplier performance across operating companies.
• Support cross-business procurement initiatives, coordinating sourcing projects that deliver measurable savings and increased adoption of preferred suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring suppliers meet operational, cost, and service expectations.
• Lead sourcing workshops and knowledge sharing initiatives to strengthen procurement capabilities and best practices across operating companies.
• Provide sourcing insights and guidance based on spend analytics and market intelligence to support budgeting and procurement planning.

Benefits

• Total rewards that support your success at work and beyond, including comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with employer match, and associate wellbeing programming with rewards
• Bonus/incentive pay and equity awards for eligible roles
• A flexible, remote-friendly work environment
• Paid holidays and a permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust
• Ongoing investment in your career through dedicated training, on-the-job development, and coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level