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 Position Overview
 
 The Sr. Manager - Procurement &amp; Supply Chain Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing approximately
 
 $50-60M in Indirect Spend
 
 . This individual will lead a team of two and partner with internal stakeholders to drive cost savings (targeting ~$9.7M) and value creation across key categories, including
 
 Professional Services, Corporate Travel, Contingent Workforce, and Facilities Management
 
 (Corporate and Manufacturing).
 
 
 Success in this role requires a blend of hands-on financial modeling, high-level executive "storytelling" via PowerPoint, and the ability to influence within a matrixed manufacturing environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Category Management:
 
 Manage a ~$50-60M Indirect Spend portfolio, specifically overseeing Professional Services, Corporate Travel, Contingent Workforce, and Facilities Management.
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 Strategic Sourcing:
 
 Lead end-to-end sourcing projects specifically within Indirect Categories and articulate specific savings achievements against goals (e.g., contributing to a ~$9.7M savings target).
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 Negotiation &amp; Contract Management:
 
 Drive negotiations for services and indirect contracts, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and mitigating risk in service agreements (e.g., cleaning services, labor contracts).
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 Team Leadership:
 
 Manage, mentor, and foster accountability for a team of two direct reports while collaborating with cross-functional partners like Finance and Legal.
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 Data Analysis &amp; Financial Modeling:
 
 Utilize high proficiency in
 
 Excel
 
 for bid comparisons, cost modeling, and complex data analysis to "tell the story" through numbers.
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 Executive Communication:
 
 Create and deliver advanced
 
 PowerPoint
 
 presentations for executive leadership to translate complex data and sourcing results into clear, strategic narratives.
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 Stakeholder Influence:
 
 Navigate a complex, matrixed organization to influence stakeholders who do not report to you to drive compliance and savings.
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 Qualifications &amp; Requirements
 
 
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 Experience:
 
 8&ndash;12 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
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 Specialized Focus:
 
 Must have a
 
 minimum of 7 years of experience specifically managing Indirect Sourcing
 
 categories (Facilities, Professional Services, Travel).
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 Industry Background:
 
 Experience in
 
 Manufacturing or Heavy Industrial environments
 
 is preferred to ensure understanding of manufacturing facility service contracts (HVAC, cleaning, etc.).
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 Management Experience:
 
 Must have prior experience managing direct reports.
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 Technical Skills:
 
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 Demonstrated high proficiency in
 
 Excel
 
 (Financial Modeling).
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 Demonstrated high proficiency in
 
 PowerPoint
 
 (Executive Presentations).
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 Travel:
 
 Ability to travel occasionally as required for supplier meetings or site visits.
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 Work Authorization:
 
 Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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Sr. Indirect Sourcing Manager

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 Job Title:
 
 Senior Sourcing Specialist
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 On-Site &ndash; Greater Nashville Area, TN
 
 
 
 Industry:
 
 Consumer Goods / Manufacturing
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 Confidential Company:
 
 Confidential U.S.-Based Consumer Brand Manufacturer
 
 
 
 About the Company (Confidential)
 
 
 
 Our client is a well-funded, fast-growing consumer goods brand establishing a new U.S.-based manufacturing facility in the Greater Nashville area. This brownfield operation is undergoing rapid development and will become a cornerstone of the company&rsquo;s North American production footprint. The new site is poised for high visibility within the organization and will be instrumental in enabling long-term operational scale.
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 This is a unique opportunity for a proactive and organized Senior Sourcing Specialist to join a greenfield operation at the ground level. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance &amp; Procurement, this individual will lead tactical purchasing for all materials and indirect goods needed during the start-up phase, while helping establish foundational procurement systems, workflows, and supplier infrastructure.
 
 
 The role is on-site and designed for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, build-from-scratch environments with strong exposure to cross-functional leadership.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Start-Up Phase (First 6 Months):
 
 
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 Purchase and manage raw materials, packaging, consumables, and MRO to support facility launch
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 Create and manage POs, delivery tracking, and vendor communication
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 Implement basic procurement processes, systems, and documentation standards
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 Collaborate closely with planning, quality, and operations teams to ensure material alignment with production timelines
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 Source and onboard indirect vendors needed for facility readiness
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 Growth &amp; Stabilization (6&ndash;18 Months):
 
 
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 Evaluate supplier performance for cost, reliability, and service quality
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 Develop dual/triple sourcing strategies to support risk mitigation
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 Improve procurement reporting and inventory strategies in partnership with production planning
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 Contribute to the design of long-term sourcing strategy and team expansion
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 Ideal Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
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 2&ndash;4 years in purchasing, sourcing, or procurement; manufacturing environment preferred
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 Demonstrated ability to manage full purchasing lifecycle: POs, vendor communication, delivery tracking, issue resolution
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 Cross-functional experience working with operations, planning, and leadership
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 Traits &amp; Capabilities:
 
 
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 Highly proactive, resourceful, and organized
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 Comfortable working in ambiguity and building structure from the ground up
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 Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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 Curious, intelligent, and eager to grow with the organization
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 Ability to think strategically while executing tactically
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 Why This Role?
 
 
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 High-visibility opportunity as one of the first hires in a new U.S. manufacturing site
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 Direct impact on sourcing systems, vendor strategy, and process design
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 Hands-on collaboration with executive and site leadership
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 Blend of start-up pace with the support of an established brand
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 Long-term career growth potential into strategic sourcing or procurement leadership
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 Compensation &amp; Location
 
 
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 Competitive compensation aligned between entry-level buyer and sourcing manager tiers (exact range provided upon interview)
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 On-site only &mdash; candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the Greater Nashville area
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