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Manager, Sourcing Technology

Pilot Company (Pilot Flying J)

Knoxville, TNFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2w agoVerified open 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Knoxville, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Pilot Company (Pilot Flying J) is hiring a Manager, Sourcing Technology. The manager develops and executes multi‑year category strategies, leads end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives, conducts cost‑modeling analysis, negotiates contracts, and manages supplier relationships while partnering with finance, legal, and other stakeholders to achieve measurable financial and operational impact.

Key focus areas include Develop and execute multi‑year category strategies aligned with business priorities and demand forecasts, Lead end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives including spend analysis, RFP development, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations, and Conduct total cost of ownership and cost‑modeling analysis to inform sourcing decisions.

Important skills include Spend Analysis, RFP Development, Supplier Evaluation, Cost Modeling, Negotiation, and Contract Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Spend AnalysisRFP DevelopmentSupplier EvaluationCost ModelingNegotiationContract ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementMarket IntelligenceData‑Driven AnalysisProcurement Policy ComplianceProcess AutomationFinancial ModelingCross‑Functional CollaborationRisk Mitigation

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent8+ Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full 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

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