Procurement Manager Indirect Spend America (Aurora (IL), United States) at Sonova

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:

• 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 metrics.
• Collaborate 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.

More about you:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, marketing field background, highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 year 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

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 all in 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.

This role's pay range is between $88,000/yr - $132,000/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.