Job Description
The purpose of this job is to provide products and services sourcing as well as store support encompassing response and resolution to store needs and problems. This is an onsite role located in Knoxville TN.
- 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 workstreams 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
- Complete other duties as assigned