Sr Indirect Procurement Manager

INNOVATE without boundaries! 

At Milwaukee Tool, we believe our People and Culture are the foundation of our success. We empower our teams to challenge convention, drive meaningful change, and deliver results that support our continued growth. 

Your Role on Our Team 

The Senior Manager, Talent Procurement is responsible for leading sourcing strategy and execution across Talent-related categories including Labor, HR Technology, Benefits, and associated services. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, and business leadership teams to develop sourcing strategies that drive business value, optimize supplier performance, mitigate risk, and support organizational objectives. 

Success in this role requires a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates effectively with limited direction, and can influence stakeholders across the organization to drive results. 

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: 

• Own sourcing strategy and execution across Labor, HR Technology, Benefits, and other Talent-related spend categories. 

• Partner with business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational priorities and objectives. 

• Lead complex supplier negotiations and manage strategic supplier relationships, performance, and governance. 

• Lead sourcing initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation, including supplier selection, contracting, and change management. 

• Build credibility, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across complex cross-functional initiatives. 

• Identify and execute opportunities that deliver cost savings, operational efficiencies, supplier optimization, and risk mitigation through market intelligence, data-driven analysis, and innovative solutions. 

• Develop business cases and recommendations to support strategic decision-making. 

• Present recommendations and project updates to leadership while independently driving decision-making and issue resolution. 

• Develop and execute category strategies and roadmaps that support evolving business priorities and organizational growth. 

• Support the continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and best practices. 

• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives that support broader Talent and Procurement objectives. 

The TOOLS you'll bring with you: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Human Resources, Finance, Information Systems, or related field. MBA preferred. 

• Seven or more years of sourcing, procurement, category management, or related experience, including demonstrated success leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations. 

• Experience supporting HR, Talent, Technology, Labor, Benefits, or other indirect spend categories preferred. 

• Proven success negotiating, implementing, and managing complex supplier agreements and commercial contracts. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, think strategically, and drive alignment across complex stakeholder groups while balancing business objectives and stakeholder priorities. 

• Proven ability to build strong relationships, establish credibility, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with limited direction. 

• Strong analytical and business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations and business results. 

• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills. 

• Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, value creation, risk mitigation, and business partnership. 

We provide these great perks and benefits:   

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans  

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan  

• Education assistance  

• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.