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R21449
101344

1790 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, Tennessee 38138

TruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Job Description

TruGreen is committed to providing personalized attention for our associates. We focus on developing our people by building proud, dynamic teams while helping associates reach their personal and professional goals. We continuously strive to make TruGreen an employer of choice and "a great place to work!"

Position Overview

Manages all facets of assigned procurement category to meet the sourcing and category management needs and requirements of the company. Manages all program-related needs, issues, and initiatives for the category.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes short and long-term category management strategies based on business needs and market intelligence
• Coordinates and negotiates Procurement of critical direct and/or indirect materials and services
• Supports and executes Master Supply Agreement/Scope of Work, ensuring competitive price, quality, delivery, market place analysis, market place innovation, and ensure surety of supply and services
• Performs data analysis to understand historical and projected spend
• Participate and execute negotiations utilizing a structured approach, approved terms and conditions
• Owns supplier relationships based on assigned categories and monitors adoption of strategies and suppliers, to include the identification and tracking of service level agreements and performance indicators
• Provides leadership and guidance on supplier agreement extensions or negotiations for a given category
• Establishes and maintains collaborative, long-term relationships with strategic suppliers aiming at continuous value creation
• Accurately forecasts total cost-benefit opportunities; develop economic projections on key goods and services affecting the business
• Interfaces with stakeholders to ensure strategies are adapted to support the company's needs and objectives

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required and 3+ years of experience in category management/strategic sourcing and pricing, contract T&Cs negotiations required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of supplier relationship development and Industry experience preferred
• Professional qualification/certification from related professional body, (ISM - CPM / CPSM, APICS) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing and category management concepts, principles, practices, and strategies
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions (e.g., indemnification, intellectual property, force majeure, amendments/exhibits, statements of work)
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Business and financial acumen
• Organizational, project and process management and leadership skills
• Written and verbal communication skills, including delivering presentations
• Business process analysis skills
• Attention to detail and quantitative analytical skills
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively within a team
• Negotiation aptitude

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to:

• Sit, stand and walk
• Use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach
• Speak and hear
• Use close vision abilities
• Occasionally required to:
• Lift or move up to 10lbs
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Noise level
  
  • Low to moderate
• Adverse Conditions
  
  • Minimal

Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required.

You MUST BE physically located in the United States while performing this job.

TruGreen is proud to affirm our commitment to hiring veterans. We recognize and appreciate the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the workforce. By fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, we aim to leverage the unique experiences of veterans, creating a richer, more dynamic workplace.

Pay Ranges
$65,979.00 - $131,958.00

This range is based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate's skills, experience, and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work, and internal pay alignment, as needed. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the pay range. The upper end of the range will generally be reserved for candidates with extensive experience. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and Company-matching 401(k) in addition to other programs and perks.

TruGreen is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. To learn more, please visit or to request an application accommodation, please visit

California Residents: When you express interest in or apply for a job with TruGreen Limited Partnership, we collect personal information about you, potentially including personal identifiers, contact information, protected classifications, pre-hire information, professional or employment-related information, education history, and/or medical information, for the following business purposes: to comply with state and federal law and regulations requiring employers to maintain certain records; to evaluate your job application and candidacy for employment; and to obtain and verify background checks (including criminal and motor vehicle records), pre-employment drug testing, and references.

TruGreen performs pre-employment testing.

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