CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Execute sourcing strategies across spend categories to ensure value creation, cost optimization, and risk management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high levels of performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier agreements, ensuring that contracts are aligned with global procurement policies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.) to ensure procurement aligns with business objectives.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance, implementing KPIs and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality goods and services.
- Manage cost reduction initiatives and identify areas for further cost efficiency and improvement across procurement categories.
- Ensure compliance with all procurement policies and regulatory requirements, providing guidance on governance and best practices.
- Support the implementation of global and regional procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals
- Lead, develop, and coach a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring the team delivers on its objectives and contributes to the overall success of the procurement function.
N.A. Indirect Procurement Manager – Overheads
Work Locations:
7601 Greenbriar Parkway Orlando, FL or Promenade Central, 1200 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA
Level: Manager (First‑Line Leader)
About the Role
You’ll manage one direct report (based in Orlando) while personally leading sourcing initiatives across North America. This role requires strong execution, disciplined sourcing practices, and the ability to balance value, service, and governance.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Own North America indirect overhead sourcing (approximately $XX M+ spend)
- Lead and coach through a structured 7‑step strategic sourcing process
- Run RFPs/RFXs independently and ensure fairness, governance, and ESG alignment
- Partner closely with business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver outcomes
- Manage supplier relationships, including QBRs, performance improvement, and contract management
- Drive optimized value (service, quality, risk, and cost—not price alone)
- Coach and develop one direct report while remaining hands‑on in execution
- Operate effectively within a regionalized, decentralized procurement model
Categories You’ll Support
Any spend not directly related to building pallets or containers, including:
- Marketing and professional services
- Consulting and contingent labor
- Regional T&E
- Regional IT platforms and technology services
- Office supplies
- Facilities, janitorial, décor, and building services
- Transportation support (truck leasing: box trucks, flatbeds, CDL trailers)
- Regional supplier partnerships
What Success Looks Like
In the first 90 days, you will:
- Independently lead sourcing events using the established sourcing methodology
- Be viewed as a trusted procurement partner by NA stakeholders
- Actively manage supplier performance and contracts
- Coach your direct report through complex sourcing activities
Over time, you will:
- Consistently deliver value across NA overhead spend
- Build strong supplier partnerships with clear governance
- Be recognized as a reliable, execution‑focused people leader
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of strategic sourcing experience (industry agnostic)
- Proven experience managing $40M+ indirect spend
- Strong working knowledge of formal strategic sourcing processes
- Experience with CLM / P2P systems (Coupa, SAP, Ariba, MRP, or similar)
- Ability to lead sourcing events end‑to‑end and partner with cross‑functional stakeholders
- Comfortable operating without signatory authority
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior people leadership experience or leading complex cross‑functional initiatives
- Category exposure to IT, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, or Transportation
- Experience managing regional suppliers
- Strong supplier relationship management background
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience
- Proven experience managing $40M+ indirect spend
- Strong working knowledge of formal strategic sourcing processes
- Experience with CLM / P2P systems (Coupa, SAP, Ariba, MRP, or similar)
CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.
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What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
