Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead

Genesco; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesco in Nashville, TN seeks an Indirect Procurement Manager to lead spend analysis and strategic sourcing for indirect goods and services. You will partner with stakeholders to design category strategies, run RFx processes, and drive savings while ensuring contract compliance and supplier performance.

The role emphasizes data-driven negotiations, cross-functional collaboration, and rigorous data accuracy across procurement systems in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or Finance.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, finance, or related analytical roles.
• Experience supporting sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract administration preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting spend, financial data or large data sets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze indirect spend data to identify cost savings, sourcing opportunities, and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Support development and execution of category sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational needs and align procurement solutions.
• Assist with sourcing events, RFx development, bid analysis, supplier evaluations, and contract implementation.
• Support supplier negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, service, quality, and contractual terms.
• Track, validate, and report procurement savings and value creation initiatives.
• Help improve procurement processes, policies, and e-procurement capabilities to increase efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve procurement-related issues and ensure continuity of service.
• Maintain supplier and contract data accuracy within procurement systems and reporting tools.
• Research and implement procurement best practices to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Procurement processes

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Genesco in Nashville, TN seeks an Indirect Procurement Manager to lead spend analysis and strategic sourcing for indirect goods and services. You will partner with stakeholders to design category strategies, run RFx processes, and drive savings while ensuring contract compliance and supplier performance.

The role emphasizes data-driven negotiations, cross-functional collaboration, and rigorous data accuracy across procurement systems in a fast-paced retail environment.