Lead Sourcing Manager

bridgestone; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead direct and indirect sourcing, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance.

You will drive strategic sourcing projects, collaborate with internal clients, and mentor junior staff to ensure resilient, cost-effective supply chains. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and continuous improvement to support Bridgestone's manufacturing and services across our global

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 6 years with a master’s, or a PhD with 3 years.
• We value diverse perspectives and empowering you to contribute fully.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for obtaining goods and services for indirect operations (office supplies, HR services, insurance) and direct operations (raw materials and services for manufacturing).
• Product / Service Sourcing
• Supplier Selection
• Pricing / Terms Negotiation
• Order Processing
• Contract Administration
• Supplier Performance Management
• Manage risk and optimize value of sourcing; lead strategic projects.
• Establish Supplier Relationship Management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs for TAPFIN contingent labour project.
• Negotiating contracts and coordinating supplier integration plans with internal clients.
• Monitors market dynamics that impact materials/services availability or pricing.
• Partners with internal clients to identify sourcing needs and define service levels.
• Leads large projects or processes of complex scope with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.
• Assists in developing and implementing operational plans for areas of responsibility.
• Identifies continuous improvement/automation opportunities and applies results to drive improvements.
• Adapts precedent and may change standard operating procedures to develop new solutions.
• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Supply Chain & Procurement

Position Summary

Responsible for procurement (e.g., purchasing and supply chain activities), as well as vendor management (e.g., negotiation, purchase, and relationships associated with outsourced services).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for obtaining goods / services required by the organization including Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, contingent workforce, HR services, insurance, etc) Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts,.) and Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.)
• Product / Service Sourcing
• Supplier Selection
• Pricing / Terms Negotiation
• Order Processing
• Contract Administration
• Supplier Performance Management
• Manages or performs strategic sourcing work to manage risk and optimize the value/resilience of materials/services sourcing including:
• Establishing Supplier Relationship Management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs, with a particular focus on managing the TAPFIN contingent labour project and optimizing its implementation.
• Negotiating contracts and coordinating supplier integration plans with internal clients.
• Monitors market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing.
• Partners with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels.
• Leads large projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.
• Assists in the development of operational plan and implements for areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Identifies continuous improvement/automation activities and makes frequent recommendations based on detailed analyses and applying results to drive improvements.
• Adapts precedent and may holistically change standard operating procedures to develop new solutions.
• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.