Sr Manager, Procurement - Retail Merchandise and Food

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

The purpose of this job is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Procurement retail merchandising and food category management team to provide product and services sourcing for Pilot’s Retail Merchandising and Food teams based in Knoxville, TN.

1. Oversee, lead, and set priorities for the Procurement team members
2. Select, coach, train, and develop direct reports to include appraising job performance and conducting performance reviews.  Coach and mentor team member procurement fundamentals
3. Support development and management of a Pilot Procurement Center of Excellence to create an enterprise operating model to govern consistent processes and guide all sourcing decisions at Pilot
4. Manage yearly strategic planning and conduct quarterly reviews with key Pilot retail merchandising and food groups and related Pilot strategic vendors to ensure Pilot resources and vendors are aligned on contracting initiatives
5. Build consensus and drive alignment amongst key stakeholders including Pilot retail merchandising and deli food leaders and legal in support of Procurement initiatives and programs (sourcing, implementation, compliance)
6. Lead key sourcing events and manage supplier relationships across retail merchandising and deli food categories, acting as subject matter expert for contracts which includes knowledge of market capabilities, economic cost drivers, supplier financials and market competition
7. Develop, prioritize, and manage cost savings through productivity and continuous improvement initiatives within area of responsibility
8. Present data and reports to senior leadership
9. Establish, regulate, revise and document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas responsibility
10. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
11. Ensure all activities comply with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
12. Complete other duties as assigned

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• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Significant experience in procurement for both retail and food industries, with a strong understanding of the specific challenges and dynamics of each
• Strong background in developing sourcing strategies for diverse product lines and experience working with both national and regional suppliers in both retail and food
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale procurement projects, contracts and vendor relationships within the retail merchandising and food sectors
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
   

Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Fuel Discount
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite Gym and Cafeteria
Weekly Pay

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines