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Job description
About Us
WHY PRODRIVEN GLOBAL BRANDS? BECAUSE WEARETHE PROFESSIONAL’S CHOICE!You will find our market leading products and brands onjob sitesall over the world.
Focusing on end users' needs and delivering exceptional customer experience drives our success. Our entire process—from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization—creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across the world, ProDriven Global Brands are most preferred.
Presently this position is in a hybrid status with a minimum of 4 days a week in the office for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs. The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.
Overview
This position is responsible for developing and executing category strategies across indirect spend and service categories to deliver measurable cost savings, supplier performance improvements, risk mitigation, and value creation. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives while driving best-in-class procurement practices, supplier governance, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Category Strategy & Sourcing
Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for indirect spend services (e.g. Professional Services, IT, Marketing, Facilities, HR, Travel, logistics, MRO, contingent labor, and other services as applicable
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives including market analysis, RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and implementation
Identify cost reduction, value creation, demand management, and risk mitigation opportunities across assigned categories
Leverage should-be cost models, TCO analysis, benchmarking, and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions
Stakeholder Management
Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, aligning sourcing strategies with functional and business unit goals
Facilitate cross-functional sourcing teams and influence decision-making without direct authority
Manage change effectively by ensuring stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption of sourcing outcomes
Supplier Management & Governance
Establish and manage preferred supplier programs and supplier segmentation models
Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and business reviews to ensure service quality, cost competitiveness, and contract compliance
Drive supplier innovation, continuous improvement, and risk management initiatives
Ensure suppliers meet company requirements related to compliance, sustainability, diversity, and ethical standards
Contracting & Compliance
Partner with Legal and other internal teams to negotiate and manage contracts, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, and pricing agreements
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, governance frameworks, and internal controls
Monitor contract utilization, renewals, and expiration timelines to maximize value
Analytics & Reporting
Track and report savings, value delivery, supplier performance, and key category metrics
Utilize procurement systems, spend analytics, and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making
Continuously improve sourcing processes and tools
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job
Performs Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications
Education, Licenses, and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered
Demonstrated success leading complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations
CPSM, CIPS, CPM or equivalent professional certification preferred
Years of Experience and Knowledge
5-10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, with a strong focus on indirect spend and services
Skills and Abilities
Solid strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
Proven negotiation and influencing skills at multiple organizational levels
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Solid understanding of contract structures, service-based sourcing, and supplier risk management
Experience with procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar)
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Travel Requirements
0% ~ 10% travel domestically required
Salary Range:
$ 88,480.00 - $121,660.00
The pay range listed is for Illinois based roles. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range. Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skill sets, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and location.
Benefits:
401(k) company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off
EEO Statement
ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
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