Lead Sourcing Manager - Logistics & Supply Chain

Indirect Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain

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.

This individual will lead all aspects of business management as it relates to Logistics & Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing and optimizing total value and quality. In conjunction with impacted stakeholders, this position is responsible to execute and deliver optimal value in meeting business requirements, managing supplier relationships and subsequent supplier performance. Scope includes but not limited to ensuring data collection, market analysis, sourcing, cost model analysis, sourcing award, implementation across various business units and / or functional areas, contract administration and compliance monitoring for assigned categories as applicable.

Working with the appropriate business units and functional team members, the Indirect Procurement Manager will provide leadership and oversight on indirect categories. These include, but are not limited to :

• Logistics & Supply Chain
• Truckload, LTL & Flatbed
• Rail / Intermodal & Ocean Freight
• Small Parcel
• Fleet & Fleet Services
• Warehouse Services
• 3PL / 4PL Providers
• Packaging (Corrugated, Pallets, labels etc.)
• Leasing Programs (Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Equipment, Vehicles etc.)

Working in collaboration with the noted team members and understanding their needs and requirements, the role will :

Commodity Specific Knowledge :

Foundational Job Know-How :

Minimum Qualifications :

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.

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 :

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