Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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The Director, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that drive enterprise value, with a primary focus on retail merchandising, store operating expenses, and non-perishable goods. This role partners closely with merchandising, food and beverage, and operations leadership teams to balance cost, quality, innovation, and speed-to-market while supporting overall business objectives.
Essential Functions
1.) Partner with the Vice President of Procurement to establish a vision and strategic direction for the sourcing team.
2.) Develop and implement scalable, cost-effective sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals. Act as a strategic sourcing partner to cross-functional leaders, supporting product development cycles, supplier selection, and go-to-market timelines.
3.) Develop annual budget for commodity inflation and savings targets, while supporting finance in tracking performance by category with monthly updates to senior leadership.
4.) Deliver procurement leadership that supports long-term business objectives and enables execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives.
5.) Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to drive innovation, product quality, service delivery, and supply continuity.
6.) Leads contract negotiations and oversee supplier agreements to ensure alignment with company standards, merchandising strategies, and operational requirements.
7.) Implement supplier performance programs focused on quality, on-time performance, cost competitiveness, and sustainability.
8.) Identify and execute cost-saving and value creation initiatives, including total cost of ownership optimization, supplier consolidation and negotiation, and value engineering.
9.) Develop and enforce procurement policies and risk management strategies to address supply chain disruptions, regulatory compliance, and ethical sourcing.
10.) Partner with leaders across Merchandising, Operations, Legal, and Finance to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with broader business goals.
11.) Provide strategic input on vendor selection, sourcing strategies, contract structuring, and process efficiencies to drive enterprise-wide success.
12.) Drive performance through all facets of the sourcing function through the development and tracking of KPI's, including cost reductions, supplier performance metrics, contract lifecycle management, and sourcing cycle time.
13.) Regularly communicate procurement outcomes, cost savings, and key milestones to senior leadership and stakeholders.
14.) Champion the adoption of new tools, technologies, and procurement methodologies to enhance effectiveness and agility.
15.) Support the growth of the sourcing team through the recruitment, training, and structuring of new team members in order to reach long-term organizational objectives.
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Company Overview
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J is the largest operator of travel centers in North America with more than 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada and employs more than 24,000 Team Members. Pilot Flying J services over a million guests every day.
History
Founded by James Haslam II, the first Pilot gas station was opened in Gate City, Virginia, in 1958. After more than four decades of rapid growth, expansion and partnership, Pilot and Marathon Oil Company entered an agreement to form Pilot Travel Centers in 2001.
Over the years, Pilot Travel Centers experienced significant growth and expanded internationally, opening its first travel center in Canada in 2006. In 2007, Pilot bought Marathon Petroleum’s shares and entered a new partnership with CVC Capital Partner in 2008. Two years later, Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J Inc. entered an agreement, officially creating Pilot Flying J on July 1, 2010.
Culture
Pilot Flying J is a family-owned and operated business. While much has changed over the last fifty-plus years, Pilot Flying J stands by the same principles upon which it was founded decades ago: integrity, customer service and valuing team members.
