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    Pilot Company

    Retail

    Manager, Sourcing Technology

    Knoxville, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time8+ yrs experiencePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    The manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that optimize cost, ensure supply continuity, and support business objectives. The role leads the sourcing process, including supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management while partnering closely with internal stakeholders.  The manager applies data-driven analysis, market intelligence, and best-practice methodologies to deliverable measurable financial and operational impact.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned closely with business priorities and demand forecasts.
    • Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including spend analysis, RFP development, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations
    • Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost-modeling analysis to inform sourcing decisions
    • Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contractual agreements to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation objectives
    • Establish and manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews, scorecards, and continuous improvement
    • Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to align strategies with operational requirements
    • Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and risk factors to proactively address supply or drive innovation.
    • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract governance standards, and enterprise risk
    • Support procurement process improvement initiatives, including automation, standardization, and advanced financial models
    • Requires in-depth knowledge of a specialized professional discipline
    • Applies understanding of business to achieve departmental objectives
    • Manages professional team members and/or supervisors performing homogenous work
    • Identifies and solves moderate technical or operational problems
    • Executes objectives that impact team's ability to achieve service
    • Guides others within and outside the department to adopt different point of view
    • Must meet near term targets and plan up to six months into future
    • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
    • At least 8 Years' of Experience
    • Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Weekly pay
    • 401K match
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Adoption Assistance
    • PTO
    • Fuel Discount

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Pilot Company

    Pay Rates Starting between: $12.60 - $17.85 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Team members have the opportunity to build an inclusive atmosphere with their co-workers and make a better day for every type of guest – whether it’s the professional driver stopping for a clean shower, the commuter grabbing their morning coffee, or the vacationer needing their go-to snack along their journey. We embrace and celebrate our diverse guests and team members, who fuel creativity, innovation, and positivity. We strive to make every stop on your career journey — and our guests’ journey — a great one! Also, there are a number of opportunities to work in other roles within our travel centers and restaurants so while we may be hiring for a specific role, we always look to train and offer experience for other roles we have. We hope your next career stop is with us! Join our team and start your journey with Pilot Company.  

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