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Manager, Sourcing Technology

Knoxville, TN, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-10-01

Core

Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, ensure supply continuity, and support business objectives through data-driven analysis and market intelligence.

Role type

Manager, Sourcing Technology

Builds

Category strategies, supplier contracts, and performance management frameworks

Domain

Procurement and Supply Chain

Required skills

Category strategy development, spend analysis, RFP development, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, supplier relationship management, cross-functional partnership, market trend analysis, compliance management, process improvement

Preferred skills

Data-driven analysis, market intelligence, best-practice methodologies

Technologies

Advanced financial models, automation tools, scorecards

Responsibilities

Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with business priorities; Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including spend analysis and award recommendations; Conduct TCO and cost-modeling analysis; Negotiate pricing and commercial terms; Establish and manage supplier relationships and performance reviews; Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders; Monitor market trends and risk factors; Ensure compliance with procurement policies; Support procurement process improvement initiatives

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership

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