On-Site Sourcing Leader, Enterprise & Supply Chain

Assurant; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match – up to 6%

Benefits effective day one

Job summary

Assurant seeks an experienced Principal Sourcing Manager to lead on-site sourcing at the Nashville Device Care Center. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Logistics and GREF to translate enterprise strategies into site-level execution, ensuring efficient supplier engagement and continuity of supply while driving cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to provide structure, insight, and governance, enabling quick decision-making and scalable, compliant buying across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (MBA/Master’s a plus).
• 8+ years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement with end‑to‑end ownership (RFx through BAU).
• Experience operating in fast‑paced operational, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
• Strong capability across supplier performance management, continuity of supply, and vendor risk.
• Proven delivery of cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and governed buying adoption. Solid commercial, financial, and contract acumen; able to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary on-site sourcing partner for the Nashville DCC.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to support day-to-day needs and priorities.
• Provide guidance on supplier considerations including capacity, performance, and risk.
• Partner with teams to incorporate sourcing perspectives early in planning and decision-making.
• Facilitate sourcing processes from requirements definition through implementation and transition to BAU.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Facilities, Finance, Legal, and GREF to ensure aligned and seamless execution.
• Support the implementation of contracts, catalogues, and purchasing frameworks that enable efficient and compliant buying.
• Promote consistent and effective buying practices across the DCC.
• Provide clarity, tools, and support to help teams make informed purchasing decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders to simplify processes and encourage adoption of preferred sourcing channels.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize the supplier landscape, improving resilience and operational simplicity.
• Support delivery of cost efficiencies and productivity improvements aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Balance immediate opportunities with longer-term enhancements to sourcing approaches.
• Support supplier performance management and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide insights on spend, usage, and supplier trends to inform decision-making.
• Act as a collaborative change partner, helping teams realize the benefits of structured sourcing while maintaining operational momentum.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

RFx

BAU ownership

Supplier performance management

Continuity of supply

Cost optimization

Vendor risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/Master’s degree (a plus)

Job description

Assurant seeks an experienced Principal Sourcing Manager to lead on-site sourcing at the Nashville Device Care Center. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Logistics and GREF to translate enterprise strategies into site-level execution, ensuring efficient supplier engagement and continuity of supply while driving cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to provide structure, insight, and governance, enabling quick decision-making and scalable, compliant buying across