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 issues and inform Procurement Leadership of conflicts between stakeholder requirements and sourcing strategy

Financial Performance & Reporting

Own savings identification, tracking, and reporting for assigned categories

Build business cases for sourcing initiatives, quantifying total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI

Maintain accurate spend data, supplier records, contract metadata, and performance statistics to support analytics and leadership reporting

Process & Compliance

Follow procurement strategies, policies, and procedures as defined by leadership; develop a comprehensive understanding of business and user requirements for assigned spend categories

Champion procurement policy adherence across the organization; educate internal customers on proper purchasing channels and approval workflows

Ensure all supplier onboarding, contract execution, and purchasing activity meets GTI's compliance, security, and regulatory standards

Support continuous improvement of procurement tools, templates, and processes as the team scales

Execute all necessary communications to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to internal customers, partners, and suppliers

Support full P2P process including issuing POs

Special projects as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field: Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline

5+ years of indirect procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with a proven track record of category ownership and measurable savings delivery across multiple indirect categories

Experience managing competitive sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), negotiating complex commercial agreements, and executing contracts across a broad indirect portfolio

Strong financial acumen and comfortable with spend analysis, TCO modeling, building savings business cases, and developing project plans, metrics, and milestones

Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities across business functions; ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly motivated, self-directed, and innovative; able to work independently or collaboratively with keen judgment, common sense, and resourcefulness

Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced, high-growth environment

Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including in handling confidential information

Familiarity with eProcurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, or similar) preferred

Experience in a multi-site or multi-state operating environment preferred; cannabis, retail, CPG, or hospitality industry background a plus

Additional Requirements

Must pass any and all required background checks

Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Must possess valid driver’s license

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$100,000—$130,000 USD