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supply chain specialist - procurement

Title posted on AgCareers.com - Sr Manager, Global Indirects

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Employer details McCain Foods

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&nbsp;Requisition ID: 43058&nbsp;Job DescriptionIn every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.&nbsp;About the role.The Sr. Manager, Global Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading key indirect procurement categories across the global organization, including areas such as facility services, professional services, and corporate spend. This role develops and executes globally aligned category strategies, partners with cross-functional stakeholders, and drives supplier performance, innovation, and continuous improvement across diverse markets.This leader will play a critical role in balancing cost optimization with value creation, sustainability, service excellence, and enterprise risk management, while ensuring alignment across regions and business units.&nbsp;What you&rsquo;ll be doing.Develop and execute globally aligned category strategies across indirect procurement areas (e.g., Ecolab, facility services, professional services, corporate services)Drive value creation through total cost of ownership optimization, service improvements, innovation, and supplier-enabled efficienciesMonitor global market trends, supplier capabilities, and benchmarks to inform long-term category strategiesPartner with regional procurement teams and business stakeholders to translate needs into sourcing strategies and execution plansAct as a key procurement partner to functions including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and SustainabilityLead supplier relationship management for strategic global suppliers, ensuring strong performance via KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement frameworksDrive supplier innovation across regions, including sustainability initiatives and new service delivery modelsEnsure compliance with procurement policies, contract governance, and global standards for ethics and operational integrityIdentify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance, regulatory requirements, and service continuityAlign global strategies with regional execution, sharing best practices and leveraging scale across markets&nbsp;What you&rsquo;ll need to be successful.Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred)7+ years of procurement experience, ideally in indirect categories and/or global environmentsExperience working with procurement systems such as SAP, Coupa, or AribaStrong strategic thinking and category management capabilitiesProven experience in supplier relationship management (SRM) and performance leadershipStrong negotiation and influencing skills in a global, matrixed organizationSolid financial and analytical skills with the ability to drive data-based decisionsExperience collaborating across functions and regions with diverse stakeholdersAbility to balance cost, risk, and long-term value creationStrong communication skills, both written and verbal&nbsp;About the team.You will be part of the Global Procurement organization, working closely with regional procurement teams and cross-functional partners across multiple geographies. The team operates in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment, focused on delivering enterprise-wide value through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives.&nbsp;About McCain.Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.&nbsp;Leadership principles.Understanding customer needsDriving innovationEmpowering peopleTaking ownership to deliver results&nbsp;The McCain experience.At McCain, we&rsquo;re feeding the world&mdash;from French fries to cakes, we play an important role in how food connects people and communities. With over 60 years of experience, operations in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, we are grounded