Senior Sourcing Manager

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.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

Supply Chain & Procurement

We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to join our team!
Responsible for procurement (e.g., purchasing and supply chain activities), as well as vendor management (e.g., negotiation, purchase, and relationships associated) with outsourced components. Responsibilities include:
• Product Sourcing
• Supplier Selection
• Pricing / Terms Negotiation
• Contract Administration
• Order Processing
• 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.
• 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.
We offer a variety of experiences to help you build the career that matters to you.
*Candidates must be located in or around the Nashville, TN area

In this role, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing lead for components of various commodities from a global supply base
• Responsible to define and implement procurement strategy for assigned commodities that align with business objectives.
• Develop relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage all contracting requirements with supply base to secure favorable terms for Firestone Airide, monitor adherence to terms and address improvements when required.
• Develop, track, and report KPIs for key supplier activities.
• Identify, engage, and assess capabilities of new vendors to supply materials and sub-assembly components to Firestone Airide.
• Support cross-functional project teams to provide procurement input for key project milestones.
• Lead project or process continuous improvement activities of diverse scope. Working independently, or as part of larger project team, make recommendations for improvement based on detailed analysis, and implement actions to drive improvements.
• Coach and mentor team members and other functions in procurement best practices.
• Experience with sourcing high volume sub-components that are used in final assembly, and familiar with a variety of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to achieve objectives in a highly matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals, and teams. If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage to apply.

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.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of 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.