Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement

3 days ago


Lebanon, Tennessee, United States Cracker Barrel Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Indirect & Corporate Services to join our team at Cracker Barrel. This role will be responsible for defining and executing processes, strategies, and policies focused on optimizing cost, driving efficiencies, managing risk, and improving supplier relationships across our indirect spend.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute short-term and long-term procurement strategies for each category, with a focus on reducing cost and managing risk.
  • Identify and implement optimum go-to-market strategies, including internal RFx, group purchasing organization (GPO), and custom sourcing/e-auction.
  • Lead RFx events and ensure accurate documentation and updates for cross-functional teams.
  • Negotiate contracts, including term, pricing methodologies, option language, financial incentives, and other terms and conditions.
  • Work with Legal to ensure compliance with contract attribute completion and accuracy within our contract lifecycle management tool.
  • Analyze data from the contract lifecycle management tool to identify cost reduction opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain category engagement calendars and establish an update cadence to support stakeholders and leadership.
  • Lead the Sponsorship program management, including supplier-vendor and Accounting engagements.
  • Provide internal support for Sponsorship discussions and questions, including data tracking and reporting.
  • Assist with communications, conference planning, and supplier engagements in support of our Supplier-Vendor Development and Engagement Strategy.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement, seeking opportunities to evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and processes to enhance efficiency and reduce cost.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 8-10 years of direct and relevant work experience.
  • Indirect procurement experience with a focus on optimizing spend.
  • Leveraging GPOs and third-party service providers/consultants.
  • Implementing, managing, and leading large-scale projects.
  • Executive leadership presentations and written communications.
  • Developing, documenting, and improving processes.
  • Previous experience building or growing a function a plus.
  • Restaurant industry experience a plus.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and reasoning skills with a problem-solving and results-focused approach.
  • Ability to influence without authority.
  • Ability to communicate a vision and gain followership.
  • Expert negotiation, project management, time management, organizational, and influence skills.
  • Comfortable handling and managing through ambiguity.
  • Must be detail-oriented and excel at updates and follow-up.
What's in it for you?
  • Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
  • Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Benefits on Day 1 | Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
  • Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
  • 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items


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