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This strategic leader optimizes enterprise-wide spend, reduces costs, mitigates contractual risks, and manages complex supplier and internal business stakeholder relationships.\nThe ideal candidate is a strategic sourcing leader with prior hands-on sourcing and contracts experience in most of the above-mentioned indirect categories. This position will have a couple of category specialists reporting into it and therefore prior people management experience will be important. The candidate must be comfortable with procurement technology such as Coupa, Infor SCM, SAP Ariba, etc. and analysis tools such as MS Excel, and BI tools such as Domo, Power BI or Tableau, to support supplier strategy and sourcing decisions in a fast-paced environment.\nThis position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.\nWhat you will be responsible for:\nDefine and execute enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for indirect categories to maximize value and drive measurable year-over-year cost savings \nLead RFPs, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations, ensuring alignment with cost targets, quality requirements and contractual terms.\nEvaluate sourcing options using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) framework to support informed supplier selection decisions.Supplier & Contract Governance\n\nLead high-value RFP (Request for Proposal) initiatives and strategic negotiations to secure favorable terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and risk mitigation\nMonitor supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, and service levels\nLead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.\nPartner with senior business leaders (Finance, Legal, HR, and IT) to translate corporate objectives into actionable procurement and negotiation plans.\nWork with Suppliers and internal Legal teams to lead contract reviews, pricing agreements, and service-level terms informed by Business Unit requirements.\nImplement procurement technology platforms and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance spend visibility, compliance, and team efficiency\nUse Microsoft Excel for raw spend data analysis, RFP response analysis, etc. \nDevelop and maintain BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to track KPIs including cost savings, contract performance, etc.\nTranslate analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.\nThe Director of Indirect Procurement oversees the sourcing of all non-production goods and services, such as Technology, HR services, Marketing, Consulting, Real estate leases, Indirect plant supplies, Facilities, Corporate travel, etc. comprising of ~ $100M annual spend. This strategic leader optimizes enterprise-wide spend, reduces costs, mitigates contractual risks, and manages complex supplier and internal business stakeholder relationships.\nThe ideal candidate is a strategic sourcing leader with prior hands-on sourcing and contracts experience in most of the above-mentioned indirect categories. This position will have a couple of category specialists reporting into it and therefore prior people management experience will be important. The candidate must be comfortable with procurement technology such as Coupa, Infor SCM, SAP Ariba, etc. and analysis tools such as MS Excel, and BI tools such as Domo, Power BI or Tableau, to support supplier strategy and sourcing decisions in a fast-paced environment.\nThis position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.\nWhat you will be responsible for:\nDefine and execute enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for indirect categories to maximize value and drive measurable year-over-year cost savings \nLead RFPs, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations, ensuring alignment with cost targets, quality requirements and contractual terms.\nEvaluate sourcing options using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) framework to support informed supplier selection decisions.Supplier & Contract Governance\n\nLead high-value RFP (Request for Proposal) initiatives and strategic negotiations to secure favorable terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and risk mitigation\nMonitor supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, and service levels\nLead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.\nPartner with senior business leaders (Finance, Legal, HR, and IT) to translate corporate objectives into actionable procurement and negotiation plans.\nWork with Suppliers and internal Legal teams to lead contract reviews, pricing agreements, and service-level terms informed by Business Unit requirements.\nImplement procurement technology platforms and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance spend visibility, compliance, and team efficiency\nUse Microsoft Excel for raw spend data analysis, RFP response analysis, etc. \nDevelop and maintain BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to track KPIs including cost savings, contract performance, etc.\nTranslate analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.\nWhat you need to be successful in this role:\nBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or related fields.\n10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing or procurement experience, with significant exposure to indirect categories. Prior hands-on sourcing experience is required (RFPs, supplier negotiations, supplier selection).\nExpert proficiency in commercial negotiations, contract redlining, data-driven analytics, and cross-functional leadership.\nExperience using spend management software\nExperience with procurement technology implementation\nExperience with technology sourcing\nExperience using BI tools (Domo, Power BI, Tableau)\nProficiency with computer-based applications, such as Microsoft Office suite products.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s degree in supply chain management or an MBA preferred.\n\nProfessional certification (CPSM, CSCP, CIPS) a plus.\nThe rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:\nCompetitive salary and bonus package\nComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nGenerous paid time off program\nProfessional development and career advancement opportunities\nPhysical Demands/Work Environment:\nThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.\nThe environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.\nCandidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.\nAAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.\nCompensation:\nThe anticipated salary for this position is $145,000.00 to $195,000.00 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a 20% bonus opportunity. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.\n#LI-ONSITE #LI-RV1\nWhat you need to be successful in this role:\nBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or related fields.\n10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing or procurement experience, with significant exposure to indirect categories. Prior hands-on sourcing experience is required (RFPs, supplier negotiations, supplier selection).\nExpert proficiency in commercial negotiations, contract redlining, data-driven analytics, and cross-functional leadership.\nExperience using spend management software\nExperience with procurement technology implementation\nExperience with technology sourcing\nExperience using BI tools (Domo, Power BI, Tableau)\nProficiency with computer-based applications, such as Microsoft Office suite products.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s degree in supply chain management or an MBA preferred.\n\nProfessional certification (CPSM, CSCP, CIPS) a plus.\nThe rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:\nCompetitive salary and bonus package\nComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nGenerous paid time off program\nProfessional development and career advancement opportunities\nPhysical Demands/Work Environment:\nThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.\nThe environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.\nCandidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.\nAAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.\nCompensation:\nThe anticipated salary for this position is $145,000.00 to $195,000.00 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a 20% bonus opportunity. 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