Site Procurement Lead

Eastman•Kingsport, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Procurement Lead is responsible for driving Procurement activities and aligning stakeholders to optimize site indirect procurement efforts and ensure compliance to internal guidelines, SOX, and legal requirements. The role optimizes indirect procurement across material and service categories. Coordinating with Sourcing managers for corporate procurement strategies for Kingsport site. The Site Lead is the primary contact for resolution for stakeholders concerns and needs. The position will be site-based at our WWHQ / Corporate Business Center in Kingsport, TN.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business-related, engineering, or technical discipline
Five years of procurement experience preferred.
Ability to analyze pricing, identify fundamental cost drivers, and determine supplier cost structure
Ability to negotiate/close commercial contracts/supply agreements
Strong persuasive skills and influencing ability
Strong verbal/written communication skills
Analytical/critical thinking skills
Robust problem-solving skills
Collaborative mindset
Listen to needs and develop training strategies to help train end-users on procurement processes and procedures

Responsibilities

Administer corporate and local Procurement policies and procedures
Fostering relationships with key site stakeholders and users to clearly understand needs and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction from purchasing services.
Coordinates with sourcing managers to implement corporate procurement strategies.
Drive continuous improvement to enhance process efficiencies in Procurement, share best practices, and leverage spend opportunities with other sites
Coordinate with Contractor Governance team concerning Mytrack program
Managing indirect procurement aspects of ISO quality program requirements for TNO Indirect Suppliers
Work closely with Sourcing managers concerning supplier performance and KPIs. Manage and track Procurement operations metrics in key systems as needed.
Providing site leadership for the implementation of contracts for goods and services
Investigating opportunities for productivity improvements for site procurement operations; manage costs and cost reduction projects; identify and remove barriers to progress
Manage and perform day-to-day operational activities including establishment of purchase orders and outline agreements, expediting of deliveries, resolution of invoice discrepancies/complaints and non-conformance.
Ensuring optimal outcomes consistent with strategic procurement priorities