<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Procurement to lead strategic purchasing efforts for a growing organization in Nashville, Tennessee. This role is ideal for a commercially minded individual who can strengthen supplier partnerships, guide high-value spending decisions, and bring structure to procurement operations. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-evolving environment with room for long-term leadership growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the company’s procurement strategy across major spend categories, ensuring purchasing activities align with operational goals and financial targets.</p><p>• Oversee large-scale vendor negotiations and contract discussions to secure favorable pricing, service terms, and supply continuity.</p><p>• Manage annual purchasing activity at a high-dollar volume, applying sound judgment to cost control, quality standards, and risk reduction.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support collaboration and resolve sourcing challenges effectively.</p><p>• Monitor inventory trends, purchasing performance, and demand patterns by using reporting and analytics to improve planning accuracy.</p><p>• Direct purchase order processes and broader buying activities to ensure timely, compliant, and efficient procurement execution.</p><p>• Evaluate current procurement practices and introduce improvements that enhance visibility, consistency, and operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Provide leadership within the procurement function while helping shape the future direction of the team as the organization continues to expand.</p>
We are looking for a Procurement Coordinator to support inventory purchasing and planning operations in LaVergne, Tennessee. This role uses demand insights, sales performance, and forecasting tools to help maintain the right product levels and improve purchasing decisions. The position works closely with merchandising, logistics, finance, and vendor partners to keep inventory aligned with business needs. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate recommendations clearly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop purchasing and inventory plans that support sales goals and maintain appropriate stock levels.<br>• Manage procurement data and system inputs to improve ordering accuracy and provide reliable decision support.<br>• Evaluate forecast performance, investigate gaps between projected and actual demand, and adjust planning assumptions accordingly.<br>• Review product movement, sales conversion patterns, and assortment changes to identify inventory risks and opportunities.<br>• Create and process purchase orders while maintaining effective communication with suppliers on order status and needs.<br>• Prepare reporting on sell-through performance, proposed order reductions, and inventory recommendations for business review.<br>• Present inventory insights, performance metrics, and purchasing strategies to leadership in a clear and actionable manner.<br>• Partner with teams across merchandising, warehouse operations, logistics, accounts payable, and sales to coordinate inventory activities and resolve issues.<br>• Recommend process enhancements and data-driven solutions that strengthen inventory control and support business performance.