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    Director of Global Retail, Strategic Sourcing - Nashville, United States - Bridgestone Americas

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    **Company Overview**

    Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

    We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. 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 youre made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

    Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

    **Job Category**

    Supply Chain & Procurement

    **Position Summary**

    The Director of Global Retail, Strategic Sourcing is a new, strategic role that will be crucial in preparing our organization for breakthrough growth in retail. In partnership with the Executive Director of Global Retail, this leader will help define Operational Excellence strategies and standardized procedures, primarily focusing on the West Retail Organization (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Americas). Working closely and collaborating with each business unit, this role will understand each business model, local market dynamic, and supply chain processes to help translate global sourcing strategies into local execution. Additionally, this role will act as the primary conduit for global sourcing expertise. This position is pivotal in driving global efficiencies and executing collaborative initiatives to support retail business success.

    **Responsibilities**

    + Leverage global market scope and scale to drive value to impact OP favorably.?

    + Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration across the organization to leverage best practices, lessons learned, and industry benchmarks for continuous improvement and innovation, helping each SBU propel its operating profit.

    + Understand and stay current on supply chain industry trends, competitive landscape, and internal product development efforts.

    + Develop a comprehensive understanding of the entire portfolio of Bridgestone Retail businesses to Identify synergistic opportunities for transfer of retail sourcing best practices between different Bridgestone countries/regions.

    + Prioritize work and initiatives based on impact and feasibility.

    + Drive one-voice to market for strategic sourcing and deliver value considering global leverage of global suppliers or common categories.

    + Define Best Practices and establish a global sustainable SRM (Supply relationship management) and standardized Strategic Souring Initiative process (SSI Sourcing Governance and Review)?.

    + Foster collaborative relationships with various SBU's to align on sourcing strategies Governance, to drive cost savings, innovation, quality improvement, and mutual growth.

    + Partner with procurement regional leads to run global negotiations of strategic relationships, vendor-managed inventory agreements, and implementation of new global sourcing standards for retail.

    + Promote supplier diversity initiatives to enhance innovation, resilience, and inclusivity within the supply chain while supporting local economies and communities.

    + Act as a thought leader in developing global strategic plans by coordinating individual retail groups visions of their businesses consolidated into a tangible cohesive narrative.

    **Minimum Qualifications**

    + Bachelors degree ; 10+ years of relevant experience including 7+ years management or leadership experience or Masters degree; 8+ years of relevant experience including 5-7 years management or leadership experience

    + Prior experience in negotiation with cost reduction and supplier management.

    + In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, industry best practices, and relevant regulations.

    + Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

    + Experience working with cross-functional teams and/or global teams.

    + Ability to manage multiple simultaneous high-priority projects (often including project management of cross-functional teams and strategy partners).

    + Prior experience in a retail function or setting.

    **Nice to Have:**

    + Certification in procurement (e.g., CSCP, CIPS)

    _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.



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