Procurement and Vendor Relations Manager en Ingram Barge Company

Ingram Barge Company has an opening for a Procurement and Vendor Relations Manager in Nashville, TN. We are seeking a results-driven leader to manage our External Services Procurement function. This role is responsible for leading a team of associates, developing supplier strategies, and securing and managing critical vendor services to support operational and strategic goals. This person is a negotiator, strategist, analyst, and relationship builder.

What you will be doing:

• Providing leadership to direct reports
• Working very closely with customer service/logistics and sales, legal, operations, CFS, AP and IS
• Analyzing complex market data, internal operations, sales projections, and geographic trends to effectively select and negotiate supplier agreements
• Responsible for analyzing vendor performance impacts, cost analysis as it relates to vendor performance, expenses and their impacts on sales proposals and P&L
• Working cross functionally to develop strategies for external service needs and providers.
• Ensuring the external provider chains and internal needs are met through managing property leases, fleeting availability, vendor agreements, vendor networks and internal stakeholder feedback
• Working with stakeholders to determine asset charter needs, negotiating individual and master charter agreements for boats and barges
• Performing complex analyses and negotiations 
• Ensuring vendor compliance with company requirements such as insurance
• Ensuring efficient distribution and management of external services needed within the organization
• Ensuring efficient procure to pay process, vendor payment, and invoice issues
• Managing supplier bid process
• Managing miscellaneous projects assigned
• Managing supplier development, reviews, and performance
• Managing boat charters in cooperation with sales/logistics and customer service
• Managing external service providers service agreements
• Supporting real estate lease/fleet programs
• Reviewing and developing contracts/agreements 
• Assisting direct reports
• Overseeing review of vendor billing accuracy and cost recovery
• Working with the team to develop, refine, and execute supplier strategy
• Assisting in the development and carrying out of best practices and policy
• Taking on-call duties as required
• Processing requisitions and PO’s as needed
• Negotiating with vendors using fact based negotiation skills to obtain best value
• Coordinating with cross functional teams to ensure complete Statement of Requirements for bids
• Performing process improvement research and analyses
• Performing analyses to support and participate in contract negotiations
• Supervising associates responsible for PeopleSoft access and updates
• Participate in the development, maintenance and improvement of invoice management systems
• Leading execution of department strategy and plans
• Providing back up for other supply chain managers as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A bachelor's degree is preferred; high school diploma/GED is required

Supervisory Responsibility - responsible for direct supervision of one or more associates

• Ability to travel 20%
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong financial and analytical skills required
• Able to evaluate supplier cost structures and analyze proposals and expenses
• Knowledge of marine industry and associated real estate markets and key participants
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands and pivot as needed
• Strong negotiation skills
• Consistent organizational competencies

Why You Should Apply:

• Professional and financial growth opportunities
• Medical benefits
• Retirement benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at [email protected]

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. 

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