Procurement Associate Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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Position Overview

Responsible for developing objectives, policies, and procedures for the purchasing/procurement/sourcing of goods and services encompassing all purchasing functions organization-wide, often including multiple facilities. Responsible for formulating and communicating the organization's purchasing programs for services, software, component parts, equipment, and supplies. May also direct the purchase of supplies and services for non-production departments. Has comprehensive knowledge of the marketplace. Typically in larger organizations, this is a manager level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the strategy for optimizing TruGreen's $650 million indirect spend (i.e. Sales & Marketing, HR, IT, communications, travel, uniforms, etc.).
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships with BU and functional VP's and other leaders to ensure alignment of objectives and priorities with the BU's.
• Develop and drive compliance with indirect spend buying policies and procedures. Drive continuous improvement in process control, automation, and innovation.
• Develop and implement best practices for managing all indirect spend activities including standardization of specs, spend aggregation, supplier consolidation, demand reduction, supply chain optimization, and inventory control to control costs and maximize value.
• Develop and coach associates.
• Perform financial planning and analysis to identify value improvement opportunities for the indirect spend categories and to support the business units.
• Manage relationships and performance with indirect spend suppliers

Education and Experience Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required and a master's degree is strongly preferred.
• 15 years of demonstrated success in leading automation in financial, technology, and/or purchasing processes across diverse businesses and cultures.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with senior leaders and providing value/synergy between business needs and technological innovation.
• Proven ability to lead people, projects, and process changes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of direct and indirect category products and services
• Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing and category management concepts, principles, practices, and strategies
• Comprehensive knowledge of contractual terms and conditions (e.g., indemnification, intellectual property, force majeure, amendments/exhibits, statements of work)
• Contract negotiation skills
• Executive presence and influencing skills
• Financial analysis skills
• Organizational, project and process management and leadership skills
• Written and verbal communication skills, including delivering presentations
• Business process analysis skills
• Attention to detail and quantitative analytical skills
• Supervisory management and leadership skills, including coaching and performance management
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, and walk
• Use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach
• Speak and hear
• Use close vision abilities

Occasionally required to:

• Lift or move up to 25 lbs
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Noise level - Low to moderate
• Adverse Conditions - Minimal

Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required.

You MUST BE physically located in the United States while performing this job.

TruGreen is proud to affirm our commitment to hiring veterans. We recognize and appreciate the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the workforce. By fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, we aim to leverage the unique experiences of veterans, creating a richer, more dynamic workplace.

This range is based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law.Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate's skills, experience, and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work, and internal pay alignment, as needed. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the pay range.The upper end of the range will generally be reserved for candidates with extensive experience.An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and Company-matching 401(k) in addition to other programs and perks.

TruGreen is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. To learn more, please visitEEOC/EEO | TruGreen (trugreenjobs.com).

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TruGreen performs pre-employment testing.
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