Procurement Manager Prof. Services HR & IT Americas
About the position Sonova is seeking a Procurement Manager Generalist to join our dynamic team in Chicago. This role is integral to the management of all aspects of indirect spend across North America. The ideal candidate will be responsible for devising and implementing effective procurement strategies, managing supplier relations, and ensuring cost-effective purchases that align with company goals and standards. The role will co-manage a spend of 100MUSD across all Sonova business units and companies in the Americas. Responsibilities • Develop and execute procurement strategies across multiple indirect spend categories, adapting to market trends. • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while negotiating favorable contracts and terms. • Drive cost-savings initiatives, monitor spend, and report on key procurement performance metrics. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with overall business goals. • Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and evolving regulations. • Lead procurement projects end-to-end, proactively addressing challenges and risks. • Engage stakeholders by presenting strategies and results to senior management and maintaining effective communication channels. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; advanced education a plus. • 5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a generalist role and with international exposure. • Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical/problem-solving skills. • Proficient in procurement systems (P2P, SAP, Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities; effective team player. • Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to perform in fast-paced, dynamic environments. • Proficiency in English (spoken and written). Benefits • Medical, dental and vision coverage • Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts • TeleHealth options • 401k plan with company match • Company paid life/ad&d insurance • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available • Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD) • STD LTD Buy-ups available • Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage • Legal/ID Theft Assistance • PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays • Paid parental bonding leave • Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more) • Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities • Tuition reimbursement • Hearing aid discount for employees and family • Internal social recognition platform Apply tot his job