Procurement Manager Jobs in Tennessee
Procurement Manager jobs in Tennessee are active across a broad range of sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, defense contracting, and logistics, with demand running from entry-level purchasing coordinators through senior supply chain directors. Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga generate the heaviest hiring volume, anchored by large employers such as Nissan North America, Community Health Systems, and Tennessee Valley Authority. The most in-demand specialties in the state are strategic sourcing, supplier risk management, and indirect category management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Regent Surgical Health
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.
Regent offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package as one way to recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the organization and our role in helping you and your family to be healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance.
Pursuant to the ADA, Regent will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified employees with known disabilities, where their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except where doing so would be unduly disruptive or would result in undue hardship.
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
About the role
The Manager, Procurement Integrations leads the procurement side of every new partnership, from signing through stabilization. That includes acquired ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), contributed assets, and de novo centers.
This is a project and partnership role. The Manager sets the procurement plan for each center, negotiates the agreements behind it, and builds the relationships with health system partners, physician partners, and center leaders that keep each integration on track.
When a center stabilizes, the Manager hands ongoing purchasing, system administration, and end-user training to the Supply Chain team. The Manager reports to the Head of Procurement and works with the integrations team, finance, clinical operations, clinical applications, and IT.
What you'll do
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the procurement integration plan for each acquired, contributed, and de novo center, from partnership signing through stabilization.
- Lead integration kickoffs, weekly check-ins, and post-go-live reviews, and escalate risks to timelines early.
- Define go-live readiness criteria for supplies, vendors, and pricing, and confirm each center meets them before its first case.
- Complete a structured handoff to the Supply Chain team at stabilization, including open items, agreement terms, and the center’s item and vendor standards.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with health system partners on procurement matters, including pricing alignment, shared agreements, and savings commitments.
- Serve as the main procurement contact for center leaders and physician partners throughout the integration.
- Align each integration with finance, clinical operations, clinical applications, and IT priorities.
- Review each center’s vendor agreements and pricing and identify savings opportunities and risks before and after closing.
- Negotiate transition terms with incumbent vendors and move centers onto Regent Surgical group purchasing organization (GPO) and preferred vendor agreements when it benefits the center.
- Set item, vendor, and par level standards for each new center, and confirm with finance, clinical applications, and IT that purchasing, receiving, and invoice workflows work as designed.
- Own the integration playbook and update it with lessons from every integration.
- Report integration progress, savings, and agreement compliance to the Head of Procurement and executive stakeholders.
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, team members,
and care team members to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
BOUNDARIES:
Ongoing supply chain operations belong to the Manager, Supply Chain. That includes daily item and
vendor master maintenance, e-Procurement support, system end-user training (IOS/ENVI, HST, and
Intacct), accounts payable module training, recurring inventory and purchasing reports, and Material
Manager calls.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities
required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, healthcare administration, or a related field, or
equivalent experience.
- Five plus (5+) years of healthcare procurement, supply chain, or materials management
experience, ideally in ASCs, hospitals, or multi-site organizations.
- Proven experience leading projects or integrations across multiple sites, including acquisitions
or new center openings.
- Working knowledge of healthcare contracting, GPO agreements, and vendor management, with
strong contract review and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in purchasing, inventory, and ERP systems, and in Excel for data analysis.
- Clear written and verbal communication with physician partners, center leaders, and
executives.
- Ability to travel 25–50% to centers.
Preferred:
- Expertise or general knowledge of the ENVI materials management information system (MMIS).
- ASC supply chain experience, including implants, orthopedic and spine, and surgeon preference
items.
- Project management certification (PMP or similar).
- Experience improving integration playbooks or standard operating procedures, and familiarity
with value analysis and product standardization.
About Regent Surgical Health
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.
Regent offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package as one way to recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the organization and our role in helping you and your family to be healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance.
Pursuant to the ADA, Regent will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified employees with known disabilities, where their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except where doing so would be unduly disruptive or would result in undue hardship.
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
About the role
The Manager, Procurement Integrations leads the procurement side of every new partnership, from signing through stabilization. That includes acquired ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), contributed assets, and de novo centers.
This is a project and partnership role. The Manager sets the procurement plan for each center, negotiates the agreements behind it, and builds the relationships with health system partners, physician partners, and center leaders that keep each integration on track.
When a center stabilizes, the Manager hands ongoing purchasing, system administration, and end-user training to the Supply Chain team. The Manager reports to the Head of Procurement and works with the integrations team, finance, clinical operations, clinical applications, and IT.
What you'll do
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the procurement integration plan for each acquired, contributed, and de novo center, from partnership signing through stabilization.
- Lead integration kickoffs, weekly check-ins, and post-go-live reviews, and escalate risks to timelines early.
- Define go-live readiness criteria for supplies, vendors, and pricing, and confirm each center meets them before its first case.
- Complete a structured handoff to the Supply Chain team at stabilization, including open items, agreement terms, and the center’s item and vendor standards.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with health system partners on procurement matters, including pricing alignment, shared agreements, and savings commitments.
- Serve as the main procurement contact for center leaders and physician partners throughout the integration.
- Align each integration with finance, clinical operations, clinical applications, and IT priorities.
- Review each center’s vendor agreements and pricing and identify savings opportunities and risks before and after closing.
- Negotiate transition terms with incumbent vendors and move centers onto Regent Surgical group purchasing organization (GPO) and preferred vendor agreements when it benefits the center.
- Set item, vendor, and par level standards for each new center, and confirm with finance, clinical applications, and IT that purchasing, receiving, and invoice workflows work as designed.
- Own the integration playbook and update it with lessons from every integration.
- Report integration progress, savings, and agreement compliance to the Head of Procurement and executive stakeholders.
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, team members,
and care team members to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
BOUNDARIES:
Ongoing supply chain operations belong to the Manager, Supply Chain. That includes daily item and
vendor master maintenance, e-Procurement support, system end-user training (IOS/ENVI, HST, and
Intacct), accounts payable module training, recurring inventory and purchasing reports, and Material
Manager calls.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities
required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, healthcare administration, or a related field, or
equivalent experience.
- Five plus (5+) years of healthcare procurement, supply chain, or materials management
experience, ideally in ASCs, hospitals, or multi-site organizations.
- Proven experience leading projects or integrations across multiple sites, including acquisitions
or new center openings.
- Working knowledge of healthcare contracting, GPO agreements, and vendor management, with
strong contract review and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in purchasing, inventory, and ERP systems, and in Excel for data analysis.
- Clear written and verbal communication with physician partners, center leaders, and
executives.
- Ability to travel 25–50% to centers.
Preferred:
- Expertise or general knowledge of the ENVI materials management information system (MMIS).
- ASC supply chain experience, including implants, orthopedic and spine, and surgeon preference
items.
- Project management certification (PMP or similar).
- Experience improving integration playbooks or standard operating procedures, and familiarity
with value analysis and product standardization.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in procurement manager jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP strongly preferred by Tennessee employers
- Three or more years of direct procurement or strategic sourcing experience
- Demonstrated experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa
- Strong contract negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
- Familiarity with government or defense procurement regulations is an advantage in Tennessee
Procurement Manager Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a procurement manager in Tennessee?
Tennessee does not require a state-issued license to work as a procurement manager, so the path runs through education and professional credentials. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related discipline. Earning a Certified Professional in Supply Management designation from the Institute for Supply Management or a CPIM from ASCM strengthens your candidacy considerably. Several years in purchasing or sourcing roles at Tennessee manufacturers, health systems, or government contractors typically precedes a manager-level hire.
How much do procurement managers make in Tennessee?
Procurement managers in Tennessee earn a median of about $137,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $90,340 for the lowest 10% to over $228,230 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire procurement managers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring procurement managers in Tennessee right now include Amazon, LG Electronics, and AESC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's mix of automotive manufacturing, large hospital networks, and federal contracting operations means procurement talent is needed across a wider variety of sectors than in many comparable states.
Which Tennessee cities have the most procurement manager jobs?
Nashville, Knoxville, and Brentwood have the most procurement manager openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because of its concentration of large corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and distribution operations, while Memphis draws volume from its logistics and manufacturing base along the Mississippi corridor, and Chattanooga benefits from its automotive and advanced manufacturing cluster anchored by major assembly plants.
Are there remote procurement manager jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, because procurement management is largely analytical and negotiation-driven rather than hands-on. About 50% of procurement manager openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of much of the work. Strategic sourcing, contract administration, and vendor analysis functions are the sub-areas most commonly offered on a remote or hybrid basis by Tennessee employers.
How can I get hired as a procurement manager in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a purchasing coordinator, buyer, or supply chain analyst role first, then moving up once you have direct sourcing exposure. Large Tennessee employers in manufacturing and healthcare, including automotive suppliers in the Chattanooga and Nashville corridors and health systems across the state, regularly bring on junior buyers and procurement analysts who grow into manager roles. Pursuing the CPSM or CPIM certification while in an entry role signals commitment and accelerates the timeline considerably.
Where can I find and apply to procurement manager jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to procurement manager jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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