Indirect Purchasing Manager

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with. Together, let's share our talents. As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet. We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach. As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.

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Lenexa, KS

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Indirect Purchasing Manager to lead all non-production indirect spend categories across our U.S. operations. This includes, but is not limited to: marketing, communication, consulting, HR services, supply chain, car fleet, and travel. This role will be responsible for building and executing category roadmaps aligned with the company's business objectives, identifying cost-saving opportunities, mitigating risks, and driving value through supplier relationships and internal collaboration.

• Own and manage all indirect (non-production) purchasing categories across the U.S.
• Define and implement sourcing strategies and roadmaps to support business goals.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management for key categories.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments (marketing, HR, finance, operations) to understand needs and ensure alignment.
• Monitor market trends, analyze spend data, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Partner with Finance to ensure budget adherence, compliance, and value tracking.
• Contribute to supplier risk assessments and performance reviews.
• Support global or regional initiatives as needed.

• Influence others – Acts to defend Ceva’s long term interests and creates a culture based on their influence
• Drive ambition and accountability – Optimizes enterprise-wide performance
• Collaborate with empathy – Promotes a collaborative environment
• Engage and develop – Drives conditions for optimal performance
• Shape solutions out of complexity – Works to challenge the status quo
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently
• User centric approach: pedagogy, communication, wants to help
• Must be a team player

Advanced key procurement skills:
Contract negotiations, strategic sourcing, management of supplier relationship lifecycle, understanding of risk mitigation principles, and understanding of various cost evaluation methods (TCO, ROI, Payback Period, etc.). Results driven, innovative & creative. Aligns and energizes behind common objectives, action-oriented & willing to face challenging situations. The ability to formulate and articulate a strategy and business case and build a tactical path.

Demonstrates candor; ability to respectfully challenge senior leadership. Comfort/familiarity with constructing presentations, organization communications, and business cases. Strong ability to build relationships and networks with multiple functions and at the leadership levels.

Self-starter and independent worker. Strong leadership skills.

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain management, Business, Engineering.
• Work Experience – 5+ year track record in a mature purchasing organization.
• Experience in Sourcing Indirect spend categories (including Marketing, Communication, IT, Travel, Facilities and others).

100% Verbal and written communication.

Typical office environment.

This position will require approximately 10% overnight travel.

• VEVRAA Federal Contractor
• Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.