Manager, Procurement Facilities

Paramount • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

We are seeking a driven Manager, Procurement – Facilities & Services to lead sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and ensure operational excellence across a range of facilities and service categories. Located in Nashville, TN, role plays a critical part in supporting the company’s procurement strategy by delivering cost savings, operational efficiency, and reliable supplier performance in support of day-to-day operations and workplace experience. Serving as a trusted business partner to senior management, this position partners closely with Operations, Real Estate, Finance, and Legal teams to align procurement activities with enterprise goals and ensure value delivery across all facilities and service spend areas. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Procurement, this role will drive measurable impact through disciplined sourcing, stakeholder collaboration, and the development of scalable procurement processes that enhance business performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of procurement experience, including category management with a focus on facilities, operations, or services sourcing.
• Proven experience negotiating and managing complex service contracts (e.g., building operations, maintenance, food services, or utilities).
• Robust stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement procurement processes, frameworks, and efficiencies in evolving environments.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret spend data and translate insights into actionable sourcing strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with procurement systems (Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or SAP).
• Well-developed organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities proficiently.
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated; comfortable operating autonomously and establishing new processes where needed.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build solid cross-functional relationships that drive business results.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships skillfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support end-to-end sourcing projects across facilities and service categories such as building maintenance, utilities, janitorial, security, cafeteria/food services, and workplace operations.
• Deliver sustainable cost savings and total value through strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and contract optimization.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify opportunities for savings, efficiency, and service improvement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and senior leaders to define requirements, build consensus, and execute sourcing strategies that support operational excellence.
• Develop and implement supplier management programs that drive accountability, performance, and innovation.
• Negotiate complex and/or large-spend service agreements while managing risk and ensuring compliance with corporate governance and policies.
• Provide precision and timely reporting, presentations, and insights to management, successfully communicating sourcing outcomes and financial impact.
• Establish and improve procurement processes, tools, and ways of working in a dynamic environment where structure and best practices are evolving.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high-visibility environment with a focus on forward-thinking problem-solving and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Foster collaboration across teams and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees