First Horizon Bank
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Strategic Sourcing Manager
role at
First Horizon Bank .
Location:
On site
| Charlotte, NC; Lafayette, LA; Knoxville, TN; Memphis, TN.
Summary : The Corporate Procurement function at First Horizon Corporation, under the Director of Corporate Properties & Procurement, manages relationships with vendors and service providers. The VP, Strategic Sourcing Senior role is accountable for sourcing, selection, contract negotiation, compliance, and spend analytics in the assigned category.
Specific Responsibilities
Lead cross‑functional teams to identify, quantify, and implement processes with existing and new vendors for improved total cost of ownership.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to meet business line objectives, deliver cost savings, improve efficiency, and ensure overall vendor value delivery.
Lead negotiations with vendors for procurement of goods and/or services.
Serve as vendor relationship manager for assigned category.
Act as conduit between business lines and vendor community to foster innovation leading to greater quality and efficiency.
Enhance controls to protect FHN’s customer data, reputation, and adhere to regulatory requirements.
Maintain consistency and professionalism in working with vendors.
Foster performance improvement from vendor and internal customers.
Manage vendors in accordance with strategic objectives.
Successfully manage large, complex contract negotiations and purchases required by FHN (technology, information services, core banking products).
Personal Characteristics
High energy, take‑charge attitude, and make‑it‑happen mindset.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, able to lead and motivate vendors and others.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Client‑service orientation, skilled in establishing and maintaining client trust.
Self‑starter with high attention to detail.
Sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills to achieve results through credibility and earned influence.
Strong ability to balance multiple priorities while proactively resolving wide range of issues.
Works independently on day‑to‑day tasks and initiates new assignments with minimal guidance.
Executive presence, ability to interact and present up to Director, Executive Management levels.
Professional Background
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
Minimum of ten years related experience; financial services environment preferred.
Significant experience negotiating technology related agreements, including application software, SaaS, professional services.
Strong knowledge of goods and/or services in the assigned category.
About Us First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. We offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. Recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes, and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.
Benefit Highlights
Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision.
HSA with company match.
Maternity and parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Mentor program.
401(k) with 6% match.
More benefits at www.FirstHorizon.com.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
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Strategic Sourcing Manager
role at
First Horizon Bank .
Location:
On site
| Charlotte, NC; Lafayette, LA; Knoxville, TN; Memphis, TN.
Summary : The Corporate Procurement function at First Horizon Corporation, under the Director of Corporate Properties & Procurement, manages relationships with vendors and service providers. The VP, Strategic Sourcing Senior role is accountable for sourcing, selection, contract negotiation, compliance, and spend analytics in the assigned category.
Specific Responsibilities
Lead cross‑functional teams to identify, quantify, and implement processes with existing and new vendors for improved total cost of ownership.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to meet business line objectives, deliver cost savings, improve efficiency, and ensure overall vendor value delivery.
Lead negotiations with vendors for procurement of goods and/or services.
Serve as vendor relationship manager for assigned category.
Act as conduit between business lines and vendor community to foster innovation leading to greater quality and efficiency.
Enhance controls to protect FHN’s customer data, reputation, and adhere to regulatory requirements.
Maintain consistency and professionalism in working with vendors.
Foster performance improvement from vendor and internal customers.
Manage vendors in accordance with strategic objectives.
Successfully manage large, complex contract negotiations and purchases required by FHN (technology, information services, core banking products).
Personal Characteristics
High energy, take‑charge attitude, and make‑it‑happen mindset.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, able to lead and motivate vendors and others.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Client‑service orientation, skilled in establishing and maintaining client trust.
Self‑starter with high attention to detail.
Sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills to achieve results through credibility and earned influence.
Strong ability to balance multiple priorities while proactively resolving wide range of issues.
Works independently on day‑to‑day tasks and initiates new assignments with minimal guidance.
Executive presence, ability to interact and present up to Director, Executive Management levels.
Professional Background
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
Minimum of ten years related experience; financial services environment preferred.
Significant experience negotiating technology related agreements, including application software, SaaS, professional services.
Strong knowledge of goods and/or services in the assigned category.
About Us First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. We offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. Recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes, and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.
Benefit Highlights
Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision.
HSA with company match.
Maternity and parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Mentor program.
401(k) with 6% match.
More benefits at www.FirstHorizon.com.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at First Horizon Bank by 2x.
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