Procurement Manager Marketing - Indirect

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At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self‑motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change.

Here you'll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Aurora, IL - Hybrid

Procurement Manager Marketing - Indirect Spend

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 US $100 million across all Sonva business units and companies in the Americas.

• Develop and adapt procurement strategies based on market trends and indirect spend categories.
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable contracts and terms.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and monitor procurement performance referentes.
• Collabor-election cross‑functionally to align procurement with departmental and business goals.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external legal standards.
• Lead end‑to‑end procurement projects and resolve process challenges.
• Communicate procurement plans and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a marketing field background – highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in Indirect Procurement.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in procurement tools (P2P, SAP, Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communicator and team player with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced environments; international experience is a plus.

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

We are looking forward to receiving your application viaiseach. If you're willing to go all‑in and learn we'd love to hear from you!

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• Tele Health options
• 401(k) plan with company match*
• Company paid life/AD&add insurance
  • Additional supplemental life/AD&add coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long‑Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD/LTD buy‑ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation悪time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, อ่าน 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 chômage

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

This role's pay range is between $88,000/yr and $132,000/yr. This role is also bonus‑eligible.

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