Aurora, IL - Hybrid

Procurement Manager - Indirect Spend Americas

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 Sonva business units and companies in the Americas.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Procurement Planning:

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies across various indirect spend categories.
  • Analyze market trends and adapt procurement strategies accordingly.

  Supplier Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
  • Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve favorable conditions.

  Cost Management:

  • Continuously seek cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.
  • Monitor and report on cost-related performance metrics.

  Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with various departments to understand their procurement needs.
  • Ensure alignment of procurement activities with overall business objectives.

  Policy and Compliance:

  • Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and legal standards.
  • Stay updated with relevant regulations and market changes.

  Project Management:

  • Lead and manage procurement projects from conception to completion.
  • Address any challenges that arise during the procurement process.

  Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Present procurement strategies and results to senior management

More about you:

• 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).

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go allin and learn we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact Sonova Human Resources

What we offer:

• 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

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

If the applicant selected for this role resides in CA, CO, NY or WA we adhere to the pay transparency required in those states. This role's pay range is between $88,000/yr - $110,000.00/yr. This role is also bonus eligible.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.