Procurement Strategist
3 days ago
Lebanon, Tennessee, United States
Cracker Barrel
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Manager, Indirect & Corporate Services to join our team at Cracker Barrel. This is a newly created role that will define and execute 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 execute 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 for 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.
- 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 is a plus.
- Restaurant industry experience is 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.
- 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.