Director, Supply Management Indirect Spend & Services

Ameristar Perimeter Security USA an ASSA ABLOY branded company is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Director Supply Management - Indirect Spend & Service. The Indirect Category Manager is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing category management and supplier relationship management for all indirect spend categories across the Business Segment Perimeter Security - Entrance Systems division. This role develops and executes sourcing strategies that optimize cost quality service and innovation across areas such as facilities MRO professional services IT/telecom logistics corporate services and capital projects.

What you will be doing:

Category Strategy & Sourcing

• Develop and implement multi-year category strategies for all major indirect spend areas.
• Conduct market analysis spend assessments and supplier evaluations to identify opportunities for cost savings process improvement and supplier consolidation.
• Lead competitive bid events (RFPs RFQs e-auctions) negotiations contract development and supplier onboarding.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Manage supplier performance through regular business reviews KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong strategic partnerships that support Entrance Systems operational engineering and corporate objectives.
• Ensure suppliers meet standards for quality delivery compliance and sustainability.

Operational & Financial Impact

• Deliver measurable cost reductions value creation and budget alignment for indirect categories.
• Track performance against annual procurement goals and report results to senior leadership.
• Support capital expenditure procurement and ensure adherence to project timelines and objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering Services Operations HR Facilities IT Finance and Corporate Procurement teams.
• Influence stakeholders to drive adoption of preferred suppliers standardized processes and optimized category strategies.
• Support business area / segment procurement initiatives including digital transformation and supplier risk management.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure procurement activities align with corporate policies legal requirements and ethical standards.
• Maintain contract documentation supplier records and purchase agreements.
• Support audits risk assessments and compliance reviews.

The skills and experience you need:

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Finance or related field required.
• 5 years experience in indirect procurement category management or strategic sourcing.
• Experience within manufacturing industrial products or engineered solutions environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical financial modeling and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.
• Solid understanding of ERP systems procurement platforms and data analytics tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications

• CPSM CSCP CPM or equivalent procurement/supply chain certifications (preferred but not required).

Success Indicators

• Year-over-year cost savings and value creation across indirect categories.
• Improved supplier performance and reduced supplier risk.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Increased contract coverage and spend under management.

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