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Odeko

Inventory Buyer

Nashville, TN · Remote

$60K - $65K/yr

You will provide procurement insights and align with the building leadership team as well as local sales teams to drive efficiencies and improvements at the site(s). This is a remote position with ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote procurement in Tennessee is $28.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $34.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Procurement job involves managing purchasing and supply chain processes from a remote location. Professionals in this role source vendors, negotiate contracts, oversee budgets, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. They use digital tools to coordinate with suppliers, analyze market trends, and optimize procurement strategies. Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive in a Remote Procurement role, you need strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills, typically supported by a degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle Procurement Cloud) and relevant certifications like CPSM or CIPS are highly valued. Excellent communication, self-motivation, and organizational skills distinguish top candidates in a remote setting. These competencies are crucial for ensuring cost-effective purchasing, efficient supplier relationships, and seamless collaboration across distributed teams.

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In a Remote Procurement role, your daily responsibilities often include sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, processing purchase orders, and managing supplier performance—all while communicating virtually with internal stakeholders and vendors. You’ll regularly analyze spend data, monitor market trends, and ensure compliance with company procurement policies. While much of your work is independent, you will collaborate closely with colleagues in finance, operations, and logistics via video calls, emails, and shared project management tools. This role requires strong time management, as you’ll often be juggling multiple priorities across different time zones. Overall, you can expect a dynamic and varied workday focused on optimizing purchasing processes and building strategic supplier partnerships.

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Procurement Consultant

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN • Remote

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated IT Procurement Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with others to get things done. This role requires someone who can successfully manage multiple technology sourcing and contracting initiatives simultaneously while building strong partnerships across IT, Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, and business teams.

The right candidate will have hands-on experience sourcing and negotiating technology solutions, including software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, and professional services. Experience with Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EA/ELA), Microsoft Azure, cloud marketplaces, and enterprise software licensing is highly desirable.

We're looking for someone who has experience identifying and implementing process improvements, including leveraging AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities. Success in this role requires sound business judgment, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate competing priorities while moving projects efficiently from intake through contract execution. The successful candidate embraces established procurement processes, collaborates effectively with stakeholders, continuously looks for ways to improve how work gets done, and consistently delivers compliant, cost-effective, and business-focused outcomes.

Please note:

  • Sponsorship is not available for this role.
  • Travel to our Chattanooga, Tennessee headquarters will be required for final interviews.
  • Travel to our Chattanooga, TN headquarters as needed will be required (although this role is otherwise remote).

Job Responsibilities

  • Primary business contact for enterprise procurement activities across all categories.
  • Lead the negotiation and contracting of complex and business critical agreements.
  • Facilitate business stakeholders with ongoing vendor relationship activities and contract renewals.
  • Drive continuous improvement for Procurement related activities.


Job Qualifications
Education

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent experience is defined as 4 years of professional work

Experience

  • 5 years - Experience in a sourcing/procurement/supply chain/contracting role required.
  • 2 years - Leadership and/or project management experience required.


Skills/Certifications

  • Advanced contracting expertise
  • Strong depth of knowledge in category development and management
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills
  • Capacity to solve problems and manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines
  • Ability to work with all levels of staff and senior management

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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