Lead Sourcing Manager

Bridgestone Americas • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Responsible for procurement (e.g., purchasing and supply chain activities), as well as vendor management (e.g., negotiation, purchase, and relationships associated with outsourced services).

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for obtaining goods / services required by the organization including Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, contingent workforce, HR services, insurance, etc) Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts,.) and Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.)
• Product / Service Sourcing
• Supplier Selection
• Pricing / Terms Negotiation
• Order Processing
• Contract Administration
• Supplier Performance Management
• Manages or performs strategic sourcing work to manage risk and optimize the value/resilience of materials/services sourcing including:
• Establishing Supplier Relationship Management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs, with a particular focus on managing the TAPFIN contingent labour project and optimizing its implementation.
• Negotiating contracts and coordinating supplier integration plans with internal clients.
• Monitors market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing.
• Partners with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels.
• Leads large projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.
• Assists in the development of operational plan and implements for areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Identifies continuous improvement/automation activities and makes frequent recommendations based on detailed analyses and applying results to drive improvements.
• Adapts precedent and may holistically change standard operating procedures to develop new solutions.
• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level