Procurement Manager Jobs

There’s never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.

Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA’s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for those interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA’s future.

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for the day-to-day workings of procurement activities related to our Truck Service maintenance division, including, but not limited to parts, equipment, tires, lubricants and miscellaneous others in our retail spaces, opportunity buys, as well as projects supporting our marketing, finance, and professional services. They act as liaison among business stakeholders at Corporate Headquarters, Site Level Operations and Suppliers, and identify opportunities for efficiencies in purchasing through new sourcing and negotiating of third-party contracts and agreements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively seeks opportunities to simplify and improve procurement strategies for the company.
• Develops and executes various presentations and reports based on the needs of the business.
• Prepare and run RFP events
• Promotes a healthy relationship with supplier base through strong communication.
• Continually reviews product specifications, presenting alternatives for improvement in quality and/or cost, through market research, product sampling and supplier negotiation.
• Focuses on the following areas: KPI management, issue management, cross-functional stakeholder management, total cost negotiations, contract management and supplier development.
• Manages relationships with core suppliers, distributors and vendors.
• Prepares and presents analysis of ongoing spend, identifying cost impact of commodity and market changes.
• Primary contact to Operations and business stakeholders for escalating service issues with core suppliers and distributors.

Qualifications

• Ethical behavior, leadership, negotiation, and excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong PC skills. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management or another related field preferred
• Previous experience with SAP and e-procurement suites, a plus.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in addition to demonstration of the following skills: experience in maintenance, Heavy Duty truck (preferred) or convenience related procurement, experience in customer service, negotiations, supplier relationship management, team building, e-procurement, inventory management, project management, contract development and management.
• Critical thinking skills to interpret information quickly and accurately to identify corrective steps
• Excellent financial skills; knows how to use and interpret metrics such as TCO, NPV and ROI
• Outstanding Analytical skills
• Detail oriented with problem solving skills

With us, you’ll enjoy:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Competitive wages and annual bonus opportunity
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel
• Paid vacation and holidays

For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-in-our-corporate-office

A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $100,000.00 to $110,000.00. This range reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role. The base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate’s primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

In this role, the employee is continuously sitting and typing, frequently talking and using eye and hand coordination and may also be required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Standing, walking, bending over, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.