Top 48 procurement Jobs in knoxville tn

Project Buyer (Level III)
SL Tennessee —Clinton, TN
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
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Plastic/Assembly/Resin/Metal Buyer
SL Tennessee —Clinton, TN
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
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Procurement Specialist
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc —Maryville, TN
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
13d
Purchasing Specialist
Blue Diamond Attachments LLC —Knoxville, TN
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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11d
Purchasing Agent
MIRATECH Corporation —Maryville, TN
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Used Purchase Specialist
Camping World —Kodak, TN
- $29,700 - $40,400 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Buyer
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc —Maryville, TN
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Employee stock purchase plan
Procurement Specialist
Rembco Geotechnical Contractors —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
Senior Indirect Buyer
Beehive Industries —Knoxville, TN
- $103,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Indirect Buyer: Construction & Facilities
ANAKEESTA —Knoxville, TN
- $58,000 a year
- PMP
- Mid-level
- Office
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Purchasing Buyer
ATC DRIVETRAIN LLC —Knoxville, TN
- Computer literacy
- Data analysis skills
- English
Materials Manager
X energy LLC —Oak Ridge, TN
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Conflict management
- Training & development
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quality Engineer - $80-100K
Shawmut —Clinton, TN
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Up to 50% travel
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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13d
Lead Commodity Buyer & Strategist
Beehive Industries —Knoxville, TN
- $140,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
7d
Vehicle Acquistion Receptionist
AutoNation —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Dealership
- Research
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Strategic Buyer
Arconic —Alcoa, TN
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Sales
- Mid-level
Senior Commodity Buyer
Denso —Maryville, TN
- $80,000 - $101,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Quality Auditor - Animal Food
SQA Services —Heiskell, TN
- $1,300 a day
- Contract
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Residential
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Sales Order Entry & Purchasing Clerk
Ludlum Measurement, Inc (VPI Technology, ADIT, Eljen, WTM, Protean Instr) —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Jewelry Buyer
Jewelry Television —Knoxville, TN
- Merchandising
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Project Buyer (Level III)

SL Tennessee -
Clinton, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
From $80,000 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Cost management
Communication with suppliers
Pricing analysis
Procurement financial analysis
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Procurement cost analysis
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Supplier relationship management (SRM)
Cross-functional communication
Part sourcing

Full Job Description

II-1. General Description

This position is responsible for strategic sourcing and development purchasing activities supporting new product development programs in the automotive industry.

The role focuses on supplier sourcing, cost competitiveness, and supplier engagement during the product development phase, ensuring that selected suppliers meet program timing, quality, and cost targets.

This position requires strong knowledge of automotive development processes, supplier sourcing, and commercial negotiations.

II-2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

1) Lead strategic sourcing activities for new product development programs, including supplier identification, RFQ issuance, supplier evaluation, and sourcing recommendation.

2) Identify and develop new suppliers with competitive technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and cost structures.

3) Work closely with engineering, program management, and quality teams during the product development phase to support sourcing decisions.

4) Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, tooling costs, and commercial terms, to ensure competitive program cost targets.

5) Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to support sourcing strategies and negotiation activities.

6) Support supplier development and supplier capability assessment during the sourcing phase.

7) Manage supplier engagement throughout program development and launch phases, ensuring alignment with program timing and requirements.

8) Provide sourcing recommendations based on technical capability, cost competitiveness, supplier capacity, and programming.

9) Maintain strong communication with suppliers regarding design changes, development schedules, and commercial topics.

II-3. Job Requirements

II-3-1. Work Experience

1) Minimum 4–6 years of experience in automotive purchasing or strategic sourcing.

2) Proven experience in development purchasing or new program sourcing.

3) Experience in supplier sourcing and supplier identification.

4) Hands-on experience in supplier cost negotiations.

II-3-2. Education

1) College degree required in relevant field. Master’s degree preferable.

II-3-3. Knowledge Skills and Abilities

1) Strong understanding of automotive product development processes.

2) Experience managing RFQ processes and supplier selection.

3) Strong negotiation and commercial management skills.

4) Ability to analyze cost structures and supplier quotations.

5) Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

6) Ability to manage multiple suppliers and development activities simultaneously.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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procurement jobs in knoxville tn

Project Buyer (Level III)

Plastic/Assembly/Resin/Metal Buyer

Procurement Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Agent

Used Purchase Specialist

Buyer

Procurement Specialist

Senior Indirect Buyer

Indirect Buyer: Construction & Facilities

Purchasing Buyer

Materials Manager

Quality Engineer - $80-100K

Lead Commodity Buyer & Strategist

Vehicle Acquistion Receptionist

Strategic Buyer

Senior Commodity Buyer

Quality Auditor - Animal Food

Sales Order Entry & Purchasing Clerk

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