SOURCING TEAM MANAGER- TN158

Job Description

Build strong supplier relationships and serve as primary contact for issue resolution with suppliers. Lead procurement projects and certain commodity teams at the business unit or corporate level. Negotiate supplier contracts independently or as a member of a negotiating team. Manage the supplier selection process and conduct complex supplier negotiations and contracts. Lead the analysis of key trends/issues in supply and total cost of ownership for assigned products. Collaborate with peers and others to produce direct and indirect sourcing and purchasing strategies. Maintain the team's focus on the impact of sourcing decisions across the entire supply chain. Advise and consult with internal business partners on sourcing and procurement processes and procedures. Manage sourcing and procurement strategies aimed at reducing cost, minimizing risk, fostering innovation, and optimizing business processes. Set goals for and manage category strategy, commodity, and project teams. Define project scopes, mitigate risks, sourcing strategies, and identify savings opportunities.

Responsibilities

Positions require a Master's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience as a Sourcing Analyst or Specialist, or related position. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field and 6 years of experience as a Sourcing Analyst or Specialist, or related position. Experience to include: Application of category strategies; Track supplier performance; Continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain; Supplier relationship management; Issue resolution with suppliers; Supplier contract negotiations; Supplier selection process; Total cost of ownership; Sourcing and procurement processes and procedures; Identify savings opportunities across the supply chain.

Qualifications

College, university, or equivalent degree in field appropriate for the function required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

JOB SITE: Nashville, TN

WORK HOURS: 40 hours/week [8:00 am to 5:00 pm]

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