Sales Manager jobs in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TN OTHER

Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to perform repetitious hand/eye movement, sit for long periods of time and be able to drive.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Travel1-10%

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
• 8 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles with proven career progression
• 2 years experience in supervising a procurement team
• Experience in overseeing indirect spend categories
• Contract management including negotiation and understanding of legal terminology
• Proficient in Excel

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
• 4 years of experience in procurement management positions with supervisory responsibilities
• Service Now experience
• Familiarity with retail leases
• Familiarity with facility and construction vendors
• Technology contract negotiation

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Demonstrated expertise with sourcing and vendor management
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and networking skills
• Experience with purchasing and vendor management software and systems
• Ability to assess the performance of suppliers against criteria such as quality, cost, reliability, and financial stability
• Financial skills to assess the total cost of dealing with a supplier, including price and factors such as the cost of delivery, administration quality control and inventory
• Strong leadership skills, including developing team members and process improvement

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Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.