Director, Global Indirect Procurement & Supply Chain Services

As a key member of the Global Sourcing leadership team, the Director manages global strategic vendor relationships for areas of spend which include inbound/outbound freight, 3PL, and tariffs. This leader will be responsible for developing category‑focused indirect procurement strategies that optimize cost efficiencies and improve contractual terms, including pricing, payment structures, and supplier performance. The role also works collaboratively to drive ESG best practice and implement a framework & initiatives that progress Coates in this space.

Responsibilities

• Develop & elevate the indirect sourcing function by partnering with stakeholders to drive commercial efficiency, implementing initiatives that deliver measurable value.
• Collaborate with functional owners to create a strategic sourcing roadmap of critical indirect spend categories, drive rationalization of suppliers & consolidation/optimization of spend.
• Continually review global indirect spend; develop visualization tools for reporting to BizOps.
• Ensure NDA’s & contracts for global indirect spend suppliers are in place, consistently reviewed & maintained; align commercial terms with organizational goals.
• Strengthen governance frameworks to ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards, including compliance with Modern Slavery legislation.
• Establish KPIs to track cost savings, mitigate supplier risks, and drive quality improvements, ensuring continuous optimization of sourcing outcomes.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing processes for indirect spend, including opportunity assessments, cost analyses, supplier due diligence, strategy development, RFQ/RFP management, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution.
• Implement indirect spend controls and improvements to approvals processes to control compressible spend growth.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier engagement forums, such as Quarterly Business Reviews with technology & service providers to strengthen collaboration & alignment to business priorities.
• Leverage technology and partnerships with third‑party vendors to design and implement solutions for managing RFQs, RFPs, global spend analysis, and quality metrics.

Capabilities

• Strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical acumen used in supplier negotiations, RFP analysis & cost savings attainment.
• Cultural awareness collaborating with internal & external stakeholders.
• Strong process orientation to manage & control global indirect spend.
• Critical thinker, capable of developing best‑practice frameworks in procurement & ESG.
• Effective communicator capable of managing up in the organization.
• Through external associations, introduce new & cutting‑edge technologies to grow operational competency in procurement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related fields managing operations.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MCIPS certification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Technology industry experience is desirable, with solid knowledge of Transport & 3PL service providers.
• Deep knowledge of global supply chains, with expertise in leveraging diverse tools and methods to manage complex sourcing environments.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical expertise with a track record of developing and executing risk frameworks and mitigation strategies.
• Thorough understanding & implementation of ESG initiatives & frameworks for compliance with government standards & certifications extending to those required to retain/win customer RFPs.

Coates Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

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