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Company Overview Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more. Brother International Corporation (BIC) was established in 1954, marking over 70 years of operations in the United States. Our Americas headquarters is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. BIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Brother's Americas presence includes subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Why Work at Brother? Brother has consistently been recognized as a best place to work, reflecting our commitment to fostering a workplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer-centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning. Role Overview The Senior Manager, Procurement, leads the delivery and execution of strategic category plans and sourcing events for indirect categories of spend. This role liaises with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to drive effective and transparent sourcing processes and develop strategies that support our business partner's needs and objectives. This role delivers value through strategic supplier partnership, innovation, and risk mitigation, driving cost efficiency, quality, speed-to-market, and resilience. Leveraging data-driven insights and proactive category strategies, the position optimizes total cost of ownership, enhances supplier performance, and supports business growth. The Senior Manager, Procurement manages centralized supplier relationships, ensuring supplier compliance with contract obligations, service level agreements, audits, and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a senior member of the Procurement division and will serve as a mentor for category managers and procurement professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and support. Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing * Develop, lead and manage the execution of large, complex sourcing events within assigned categories, leveraging data, market intelligence, and business needs * Partner with senior leaders and business stakeholders (and EPMO where relevant) to ensure that RFPs/competitive events and negotiations are executed with proper time for executive alignment, proper negotiation and transition/change management * Accountable for developing an opportunity pipeline, and subsequently delivering savings to meet established targets * Develop all bid related materials for RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, reverse auctions, or any other strategy utilized * Lead all sourcing events, driving to established milestones, providing guidance to the teams, and ensuring ethical and fair execution * Develop negotiation strategies and execute high-stakes negotiations without sacrificing quality or performance * Guide, facilitate, and lead negotiations for the full variety of agreements and contracts within category including, but not limited to: Master Service Agreements, NDA, SOWs, purchase orders, term sheets, pricing schedules, etc. * Ensure agreements and contracts reflect the needs of the business and mitigate business risks, and include total cost of ownership, suggested business terms and conditions to protect our interests and establish a foundation for a strong supplier relationship * Develop and execute change management plans to ensure the transition of suppliers, technologies and processes. Communicate effectively with internal and external teams to minimize disruption and maintain continuity * Manage the full contract lifecycle and guide the business throughout Data Driven Category Strategy Development * Establish role as a key resource and trusted advisor for the category stakeholder * Maintain market, supply base, and market trends intelligence within the category * Regularly provide updates, insights, and evaluations to the stakeholder team * Perform spend and supplier analysis * Provide and drive the identification, understanding, and leverage of key cost drivers within the category * Proactively identify supplier risks and develop risk mitigation strategies including but not limited to business continuity plans * Use data and analytics to make informed decisions to access the financial implications and impact of procurement initiatives Procurement Processes * Proactively manage all procurement processes, adhering to timelines established with business partners * Ensure adherence to all corporate procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards throughout procurement activities * Operationally work within a governance framework that promotes transparency, ethical practices, and risk mitigation * Reenforce the established standard utilization of tools and processes; drive procurement process and policy adherence * Effectively and efficiently use all technology tools and systems available * Drive utilization of preferred suppliers whenever possible * Provide financial transparency to the business related to purchasing commitments, as well as forecasted and delivered savings * Support and grow procurement programs such as Sustainability and Diversity * Enable and support a continuous improvement environment Supplier Relationships * Manage and develop key supplier relationships within the categories. Establish Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices in the areas of responsibility and drive Joint Business Planning with business critical suppliers * Monitor supplier performance via methods such as key metrics, KPIS, and contract compliance. Provide updates to relevant internal and external parties. Address issues as needed in conjunction with the business Leadership * Serve as a leader on the Procurement team assisting in the mentorship and development of a small team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture * Identify development needs and create a plan to enhance skills and performance, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth * Align team with the broader company goals, ensuring efforts contribute to the overall success of the Procurement department and the company * Lead through influence cross-functionally, supporting and facilitating the maturation of Procurement and demonstrating the value and best practices value to the stakeholders Experience & Qualifications Education * Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) Business, Supply Chain or related field Experience * Minimum 8 years Experience working in a category management, strategic sourcing, and/or procurement role in a mid-to-large size company or consulting firm with knowledge dependent on assigned categories, such as: Operations & Commodities category (supply chain, transportation, warehouse operations, manufacturing, facilities, and materials); SaaS, IT, and Technology category * Minimum 3 years Managerial experience leading and mentoring team of procurement professionals Licenses and Certifications * Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) (Preferred) * Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) (Preferred) Languages * Spanish (Preferred) Software/Technical Skills * Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Purchasing Platform (Zycus experience is a plus) * eProcurement, Contracting, and Vendor Management Platforms * SAP S4/Hana * Lean and/or Six Sigma Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities * Deep understanding of end-to-end procurement lifecycle, procurement policies, practices, and regulations * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Strong leadership and team management skills in domestic and international procurement operations * Strong knowledge of contract/PO terms and conditions * Strong strategic and critical thinking capabilities; ability to think outside of the box * Impeccable attention to detail * Excellent organization and planning abilities and able to seamlessly coordinate multiple concurrent tasks * Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills using tact, professionalism and courtesy; ability to work well in a team environment * Strong financial acumen with working knowledge of financial principles, cost analysis, and financial implications of procurement decisions * Excellent oral and written communications skills with demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all interactions * Excellent negotiation skills * Highly ethical * Strong influencing skills with the ability to align stakeholders across different functions through clear communication and well-supported recommendations Additional Details for This Role This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by your manager. #LI-Hybrid Base Salary * The targeted base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 year. * Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data. Additional Compensation * This position is eligible for a 20% bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to achieve above 100% dependent on company performance and in alignment with company bonus plans. * Bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon individual performance as well as Brother achieving its corporate objectives, in accordance with the applicable bonus plan in effect. Our Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family's needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance-all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. Details are available at ************************************************** Our Mission, Vision & Culture Our mission is to live our "at your side" promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed. About Where We Work Brother's corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always "at your side" for our customers. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at eoe_applicant_accommodations@brother.com .