Supervisor, Indirect Procurement

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Des Peres, MO, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Leads indirect procurement operations, sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, and procurement process improvement. Supervises and develops procurement staff, negotiates supplier agreements, manages contract lifecycle activities, ensures policy and compliance adherence, and partners with stakeholders to deliver cost-effective purchasing solutions. The role also oversees supplier qualification and performance, resolves complex procurement issues, and improves workflows, governance, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
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Work Arrangement: On-SiteAbout the Role:

The Supervisor, Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities that support day-to-day business operations across the organization. This role oversees a team of procurement professionals while partnering closely with internal stakeholders to ensure goods and services are acquired efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with company objectives.

This position is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic sourcing initiatives with team leadership responsibilities, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving continuous improvement across procurement operations.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead day-to-day indirect procurement operations, ensuring purchasing activities are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies
  • Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development support for the procurement team
  • Manage procurement requests through intake systems, workflow tools, and shared mailboxes, ensuring timely response and prioritization
  • Negotiate supplier agreements, contracts, and commercial terms to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk outcomes
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver procurement solutions that support organizational goals
  • Oversee supplier selection, qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain contract management processes, including recordkeeping, renewals, compliance monitoring, and internal controls
  • Develop and improve procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards to support operational consistency and compliance
  • Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, streamline processes, leverage technology, and improve procurement efficiency
  • Resolve complex procurement, supplier, and contract-related issues while ensuring strong customer service and stakeholder satisfaction
What We're Looking For:Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Five (5) or more years of indirect procurement experience
  • Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and managing contracts
  • Two (2) or more years of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience
  • Experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, preferably Icertis
  • Strong understanding of procurement best practices, supplier management, contract negotiations, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience supporting procurement operations in a complex or multi-functional business environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience developing procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
How You'll Be Successful:

Top performers in this role tend to be:

  • Collaborative partners who build strong relationships across departments
  • Effective negotiators who balance value, quality, service, and risk considerations
  • Strong leaders who develop, coach, and engage their teams
  • Detail-oriented professionals who excel at managing contracts, processes, and compliance requirements
  • Strategic thinkers who continuously seek efficiencies and process improvements
  • Proactive problem-solvers who can confidently navigate complex supplier and stakeholder situations
  • Customer-focused individuals who deliver responsive, high-quality support to internal partners
About UniGroup:

UniGroup is a transportation cooperative that owns and supports the United Van Lines and Mayflower brands. We partner with a nationwide network of agents and van operators to deliver household goods, specialty logistics, and transportation services across the United States and internationally. Our cooperative model emphasizes collaboration, shared success, and long-term relationships with our agents, customers, and employees.

Benefits and Total Rewards:

UniGroup offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid parental and family leave
  • Employee support programs and wellness resources
Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. UniGroup is unable to provide visa sponsorship or employment authorization support now or in the future.


We foster diversity, in part, by imposing a strict policy of non-discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or other status protected by the law.

We value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and separated service members bring to our workforce. While serving our country you have gained skills such as leadership, flexibility, and agility, which will help to make you successful here. We are dedicated to supporting military families and ensuring that we provide a welcoming environment for our country's heroes. We hope you consider joining the UniGroup family.

UniGroup is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, UniGroup will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

We foster diversity, in part, by imposing a strict policy of non-discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or other status protected by the law.  

We value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and separated service members bring to our workforce. While serving our country you have gained skills such as leadership, flexibility, and agility, which will help to make you successful here. We are dedicated to supporting military families and ensuring that we provide a welcoming environment for our country’s heroes. We hope you consider joining the UniGroup family. 

UniGroup is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, UniGroup will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Five or more years of indirect procurement experience
  • Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and managing contracts
  • Two or more years of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience
  • Experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management systems, preferably Icertis
  • Strong understanding of procurement best practices, supplier management, contract negotiations, and Procure-to-Pay processes
  • Experience supporting procurement operations in a complex or multi-functional business environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience developing procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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The Company
HQ: Fenton, MO
3,588 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

UniGroup is a transportation company and parent of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit. Founded in 1988, it is owned exclusively by active agents of those two networks, certain overseas members of UTS International, and senior management of UniGroup companies. United Van Lines is described as the nation’s leading corporate mover, while Mayflower Transit is a well-known name in the moving industry.

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