The purpose of this job is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Procurement construction and maintenance category management team to provide product and services sourcing for Pilot’s Construction and Facility Maintenance teams based in Knoxville, TN.Oversee, lead, and set priorities for the Procurement team membersSelect, coach, train, and develop direct reports to include appraising job performance and conducting performance reviews.  Coach and mentor team member procurement fundamentalsSupport development and management of a Pilot Procurement Center of Excellence to create an enterprise operating model to govern consistent processes and guide all sourcing decisions at PilotManage yearly strategic planning and conduct quarterly reviews with key Pilot construction and facility maintenance groups and related Pilot strategic vendors to ensure Pilot resources and vendors are aligned on contracting initiativesBuild consensus and drive alignment amongst key stakeholders including Pilot construction and facility maintenance leaders and legal in support of Procurement initiatives and programs (sourcing, implementation, compliance)Lead key sourcing events and manage supplier relationships across construction and facility maintenance categories, acting as subject matter expert for contracts which includes knowledge of market capabilities, economic cost drivers, supplier financials and market competitionDevelop, prioritize, and manage cost savings through productivity and continuous improvement initiatives within area of responsibilityPresent data and reports to senior leadershipEstablish, regulate, revise and document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas responsibilityModel behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest levelEnsure all activities comply with rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresComplete other duties as assigned#LI-CR1
