Manager, Indirect Procurement

The Role   This position will report to the Director, Indirect Procurement and work closely with team members, key support departments, and critical cross-functional partners across the business. This role is central to ensuring that goods and services are sourced in the most cost-effective and strategically sound manner  by  evaluating contracts, qualifying suppliers, and driving reporting and tracking across assigned spend categories. The Procurement Manager will be accountable  for profit  enhancement through negotiations and enabling differentiated sourcing solutions, while  maintaining  high quality and speed of business. This role will drive organizational goals and  efficiencies, and  serve as the foundation for scalable category strategies across GTI's full indirect spend portfolio.     Responsibilities   This role manages spend and supplier relationships across GTI's broad indirect portfolio. Category assignments will evolve with business priorities and the  individual's  areas of expertise, and may include:   CapEx & Operations – construction, cultivation, engineering, extraction, and lab testing   IT & Technology – software/SaaS, cloud infrastructure, hardware, managed services, telecom   Corporate Services – HR, legal, finance, marketing, staffing, travel & expense   Facilities & Real Estate – MRO, site services (maintenance, janitorial, pest control, etc.) security, and uniforms   Retail & Revenue – store supplies, point-of-sale materials, and digital platforms   Category Strategy & Sourcing   Develop and own multi-year category strategies grounded in market intelligence, spend analysis, and stakeholder insight    Execute and champion the Indirect Procurement strategic sourcing process for assigned categories, including CapEx & Operations, IT & Technology, Corporate Services, Facilities & Real Estate, Retail & Revenue, and other categories as assigned by GTI leadership   Lead competitive sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) from scoping through award which includes preparing documentation, working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, managing the process, and delivering both savings and quality improvements   Continuously monitor market trends, supplier landscapes, and pricing dynamics to identify and act on proactive opportunities   Negotiation & Contracting   Drive complex, high-stakes supplier negotiations leveraging GTI's scale to secure favorable commercial terms, SLAs, and risk protections   Partner with Legal to structure, review, and execute contracts that protect GTI's interests and support operational flexibility   Lead contract renewals and renegotiations with a proactive, calendar-based approach    Supplier Relationship Management   Build and manage a high-performing supplier base through structured scorecards, business reviews, and performance accountability   Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for contracts and supplier matters within assigned categories   Identify and mitigate supplier risks before they become business disruptions, and formulate recommended mitigation strategies   Cultivate strategic partnerships with key suppliers that generate mutual long-term value    Stakeholder Partnership   Embed as a true business partner with cross-functional leaders across Finance, Operations, Marketing, IT, HR, Legal, and Retail    Translate business needs into procurement strategies; communicate procurement outcomes in business language stakeholders care about   Serve as the voice of procurement in cross-functional projects, ensuring sourcing is included early    Support cross-functional teams by identifying internal customers and stakeholders; resolve issues and inform Procurement Leadership of conflicts between stakeholder requirements and sourcing strategy   Financial Performance & Reporting   Own savings identification, tracking, and reporting for assigned categories    Build business cases for sourcing initiatives, quantifying total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI   Maintain accurate spend data, supplier records, contract metadata, and performance statistics to support analytics and leadership reporting   Process & Compliance   Follow procurement strategies, policies, and procedures as defined by leadership; develop a comprehensive understanding of business and user requirements for assigned spend categories   Champion procurement policy adherence across the organization; educate internal customers on proper purchasing channels and approval workflows   Ensure all supplier onboarding, contract execution, and purchasing activity meets GTI's compliance, security, and regulatory standards   Support continuous improvement of procurement tools, templates, and processes as the team scales   Execute all necessary communications to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to internal customers, partners, and suppliers   Support full P2P process including issuing POs   Special projects as assigned by leadership   Qualifications    Bachelor's degree in a relevant field: Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline   5+ years of indirect procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with a proven track record of category ownership and measurable savings delivery across multiple indirect categories   Experience managing competitive sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), negotiating complex commercial agreements, and executing contracts across a broad indirect portfolio   Strong financial acumen and comfortable with spend analysis, TCO modeling, building savings business cases, and developing project plans, metrics, and milestones   Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities across business functions; ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally   Excellent written and verbal communication skills    Highly motivated, sel