Sourcing Manager

Bridgestone Americas; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding

Mentorship program

CSR activities

Global environment

Work-life balance

Inclusive team

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking an IC-level procurement professional to manage indirect and direct sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract administration. The role emphasizes negotiation, market analysis, and alignment with internal clients to ensure reliable supply chains.

The position offers opportunities to influence supplier performance, manage risk, and contribute to Bridgestone’s strategic sourcing initiatives within the Bridgestone West region.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; advanced degree or equivalent work experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Procure indirect and direct goods/services for the organization.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier performance and risk management with internal clients.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Business Unit

BSA - Procurement

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Job Category

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 include:

• Accountable for obtaining goods / services required by the organization including Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.) and Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.)
  • o Product / Service Sourcing
  • o Supplier Selection
  • o Pricing / Terms Negotiation
  • o Order Processing
  • o Contract Administration
  • o Supplier Performance Management
• Manages or performs strategic sourcing work to manage risk and optimize the value/resilience of materials/services sourcing including:
  • o Establishing supplier relationship management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs.
  • o Negotiating contracts and coordinating supplier integration plans with internal clients.
  • o Monitors market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing.
  • o Partners with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels.

Responsibilities

• Works on problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals.
• Applies research towards the planning, design development, testing, and completion of projects.
• Impact is short-term, occasionally on medium-term goals.
• Continues building knowledge of organization and processes.
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without 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.