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Pilot Company · 19 hours ago

Manager, Sourcing

5508 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with a commitment to fueling people and keeping North America moving. The Manager, Sourcing will provide leadership and strategic direction for technology sourcing, manage cost savings initiatives, and develop supplier relationships to ensure optimal procurement processes.

Retail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction over a team of direct reports supporting technology sourcing

Develop, prioritize, and manage cost savings through productivity and continuous improvement initiatives within area of responsibility

Build consensus and drive alignment amongst key stakeholders in support of procurement initiatives and programs (sourcing, implementation, compliance)

Negotiate, implement, and manage long-term strategic contracts to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply and develop a pipeline of qualified potential suppliers capable of meeting the current and future requirements of the business

Benchmark supply alternatives to competitively position best cost solutions

Capable of managing numerous workstream simultaneously

Management of supplier relationships and contracting across multiple regions, acting as subject matter expert for contracts which includes knowledge of market capabilities, economic cost drivers, supplier financials and market competition

Develop and implement procurement processes inclusive of short- and long-term category strategy development and execution of market RFPs

Develop, prioritize, and manage cost savings through productivity and continuous improvement initiatives within area of responsibility

Benchmark supply alternatives to competitively position best cost solutions

Present data and reports to senior leadership

Coach and mentor junior associates in procurement fundamentals

Qualification

IT procurementAdvanced Microsoft OfficeContract reviewAnalysisFinancial modelingMultitaskingData analysisPrioritizationCommunication skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Experience working in IT procurement

Ability to multitask

Advanced contract review and analysis

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Effective problem solving and situation analysis skills

Strong organizational and follow-up skills

Comprehensive financial modeling skills

Ability to collect, thoroughly analyze and draw insights / make recommendations from data

Ability to prioritize

Company

Pilot Company

We are a growth company focused on innovative solutions across our retail, energy and logistics operations.

Founded in 1958

Knoxville, TN, US

10001+ employees

http://www.pilotflyingj.com

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