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 you’re 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.

　　Business Unit

　　BSA - Procurement

　　Management Level

　　Professional

　　Job Category

　　Supply Chain & Procurement

　　Position Summary

　　Responsible for procurement (e.g., purchasing and supply chain activities), as well as vendor management (e.g., negotiation, purchase, and relationships associated with outsourced services). Responsibilities include:

　　• Accountable for obtaining goods / services required by the organization including Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.) and Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.)

　　o Product / Service Sourcing

　　o Supplier Selection

　　o Pricing / Terms Negotiation

　　o Order Processing

　　o Contract Administration

　　o Supplier Performance Management

　　• Manages or performs strategic sourcing work to manage risk and optimize the value/resilience of materials/services sourcing including:

　　o Establishing supplier relationship management processes and continuous improvement

　　goals/programs.

　　o Negotiating contracts and coordinating supplier integration plans with internal clients.

　　o Monitors market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing.

　　o Partners with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles,

　　identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels

　　Responsibilities

　　• Leads large projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from manager

　　• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals

　　• Assists in the development of operational plan and implements for areas of assigned responsibilities

　　• Identifies continuous improvement/automation activities and makes frequent recommendations based on detailed analyses and applying results to drive improvements

　　• Adapts precedent and may holistically change standard operating procedures to develop new solutions

　　• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders

　　• Other duties as assigned

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience

　　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.