Manager, Indirect Procurement

The Role 

This position will report to the Director, Indirect Procurement and work closely with team members, key support departments, and critical cross-functional partners across the business. This role is central to ensuring that goods and services are sourced in the most cost-effective and strategically sound manner by evaluating contracts, qualifying suppliers, and driving reporting and tracking across assigned spend categories. The Procurement Manager will be accountable for profit enhancement through negotiations and enabling differentiated sourcing solutions, while maintaining high quality and speed of business. This role will drive organizational goals and efficiencies, and serve as the foundation for scalable category strategies across GTI's full indirect spend portfolio.  

Responsibilities  

This role manages spend and supplier relationships across GTI's broad indirect portfolio. Category assignments will evolve with business priorities and the individual's areas of expertise, and may include: 

• CapEx & Operations – construction, cultivation, engineering, extraction, and lab testing 
• IT & Technology – software/SaaS, cloud infrastructure, hardware, managed services, telecom 
• Corporate Services – HR, legal, finance, marketing, staffing, travel & expense 
• Facilities & Real Estate – MRO, site services (maintenance, janitorial, pest control, etc.) security, and uniforms 
• Retail & Revenue – store supplies, point-of-sale materials, and digital platforms 

Category Strategy & Sourcing 

• Develop and own multi-year category strategies grounded in market intelligence, spend analysis, and stakeholder insight  
• Execute and champion the Indirect Procurement strategic sourcing process for assigned categories, including CapEx & Operations, IT & Technology, Corporate Services, Facilities & Real Estate, Retail & Revenue, and other categories as assigned by GTI leadership 
• Lead competitive sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) from scoping through award which includes preparing documentation, working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, managing the process, and delivering both savings and quality improvements 
• Continuously monitor market trends, supplier landscapes, and pricing dynamics to identify and act on proactive opportunities 

Negotiation & Contracting 

• Drive complex, high-stakes supplier negotiations leveraging GTI's scale to secure favorable commercial terms, SLAs, and risk protections 
• Partner with Legal to structure, review, and execute contracts that protect GTI's interests and support operational flexibility 
• Lead contract renewals and renegotiations with a proactive, calendar-based approach  

Supplier Relationship Management 

• Build and manage a high-performing supplier base through structured scorecards, business reviews, and performance accountability 
• Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for contracts and supplier matters within assigned categories 
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks before they become business disruptions, and formulate recommended mitigation strategies 
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with key suppliers that generate mutual long-term value  

Stakeholder Partnership 

• Embed as a true business partner with cross-functional leaders across Finance, Operations, Marketing, IT, HR, Legal, and Retail  
• Translate business needs into procurement strategies; communicate procurement outcomes in business language stakeholders care about 
• Serve as the voice of procurement in cross-functional projects, ensuring sourcing is included early  
• Support cross-functional teams by identifying internal customers and stakeholders; resolve issu