Manager, Sourcing Technology

Pilot Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

FSAs

Weekly pay

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

PTO

Fuel discount

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to develop and execute category strategies, lead sourcing initiatives, and optimize total cost of ownership across multiple suppliers. You will negotiate terms, manage strategic relationships, and partner with Finance, Legal, and operations to deliver measurable value.

Ideal candidates have deep procurement expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced energy and logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent required.
• At least 8 years of experience in procurement or category management.
• Deep knowledge of procurement processes and cost optimization.
• Experience leading teams or supervising staff.
• Ability to influence across Finance, Legal, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with priorities.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including spend analysis and RFPs.
• Perform TCO and cost-modeling analyses to inform decisions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to achieve cost savings and mitigate risk.
• Manage supplier relationships with performance reviews and scorecards.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and drive process improvements.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Company Description

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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that optimize cost, ensure supply continuity, and support business objectives. The role leads the sourcing process, including supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management while partnering closely with internal stakeholders. The manager applies data-driven analysis, market intelligence, and best-practice methodologies to deliverable measurable financial and operational impact.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned closely with business priorities and demand forecasts.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including spend analysis, RFP development, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations
• Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost-modeling analysis to inform sourcing decisions
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contractual agreements to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation objectives
• Establish and manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews, scorecards, and continuous improvement
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to align strategies with operational requirements
• Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and risk factors to proactively address supply or drive innovation.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract governance standards, and enterprise risk
• Support procurement process improvement initiatives, including automation, standardization, and advanced financial models

Qualifications

• Requires in-depth knowledge of a specialized professional discipline
• Applies understanding of business to achieve departmental objectives
• Manages professional team members and/or supervisors performing homogenous work
• Identifies and solves moderate technical or operational problemsExecutes objectives that impact team's ability to achieve service
• Guides others within and outside the department to adopt different point of view
• Must meet near term targets and plan up to six months into future
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
• At least 8 Years' of Experience

Additional Information

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Weekly pay
• 401K match
• Tuition Assistance
• Adoption Assistance
• PTO
• Fuel Discount