3rd Party Strategic Sourcing & Pricing Manager

U-Pull-&-Pay LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance –低/

FREE Life & Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance – Based

401(k) with Company Match – 100% match

Paid Holidays & Vacation – 9 paid

On-the-Job Training & Career Dev

Employee Referral Bonus – $500

EAP – Free confidential counseling

Job summary

Pull-A-Part is seeking an experienced Third-Party Strategic Sourcing & Pricing Manager to increase vehicle purchases through third-party sourcing channels, including online car buyers, charitable vehicle donation programs, and remarketing companies.

This hands-on role manages vendor relationships, pricing strategy, and performance across a supply chain representing more than $30 million in annual vehicle purchases.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales, purchasing, vendor management, automotive acquisition, account management, pricing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Increase vehicle opportunities, assignments, and completed purchases through existing and new third-party sourcing partners.
• Identify supply gaps by market and store and develop targeted growth plans.
• Improve opportunity-to-purchase conversion by addressing lost vehicles, cancellations, and acquisition roadblocks.
• Develop action plans for underperforming vendors and markets.
• Manage competitive vehicle acquisition pricing while protecting company margins.
• Analyze pricing by market, vehicle type, vendor, and store.
• Recommend and test pricing changes based on supply needs, competitive conditions, and historical results.
• Work with Car Buy leadership to respond quickly to market changes.
• Serve as the primary business contact for assigned third-party vehicle sourcing partners.
• Build productive relationships and negotiate pricing, programs, and business terms that increase vehicle supply.
• Conduct regular vendor reviews focused on volume, conversion, cost, service, and growth.
• Maintain vendor scorecards, identify performance gaps, and present clear recommendations to leadership.
• Use Excel, dashboards, vendor portals, and cloud-based acquisition systems to analyze performance and guide decisions.
• Maintain accurate pricing and vendor information.
• Partner with technology and analytics teams to improve reporting and identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Sales & negotiation

Data analysis

Vendor management

Relationship building

Organization

Strategic thinking

Tools

Excel

Cloud-based systems

Vendor portals

Dashboards

Job description

Third-Party Strategic Sourcing & Pricing Manager

Top Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Low-cost or FREE coverage options
• FREE Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – Based on age and earnings
• 401(k) with Company Match – 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
• Paid Holidays & Vacation – 9 paid holidays + earned vacation
• On-the-Job Training & Career Development
• Employee Referral Bonus – $500 per successful hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free confidential counseling and wellness support

Pull-A-Part is seeking an experienced Third-Party Strategic Sourcing & Pricing Manager to increase vehicle purchases through third-party sourcing channels, including online car buyers, charitable vehicle donation programs, and remarketing companies.

Your Impact

This hands-on role manages vendor relationships, pricing strategy, and performance across a supply chain representing more than $30 million in annual vehicle purchases. The goal is to buy more vehicles at the right price and build reliable supply partnerships for our stores.

What You'll Do as a Third-Party Strategic Sourcing & Pricing Manager

• Increase vehicle opportunities, assignments, and completed purchases through existing and new third-party sourcing partners.
• Identify supply gaps by market and store and develop targeted growth plans.
• Improve opportunity-to-purchase conversion by addressing lost vehicles, cancellations, and acquisition roadblocks.
• Develop action plans for underperforming vendors and markets.
• Manage competitive vehicle acquisition pricing while protecting company margins.
• Analyze pricing by market, vehicle type, vendor, and store.
• Recommend and test pricing changes based on supply needs, competitive conditions, and historical results.
• Work with Car Buy leadership to respond quickly to market changes.
• Serve as the primary business contact for assigned third-party vehicle sourcing partners.
• Build productive relationships and negotiate pricing, programs, and business terms that increase vehicle supply.
• Conduct regular vendor reviews focused on volume, conversion, cost, service, and growth.
• Maintain vendor scorecards, identify performance gaps, and present clear recommendations to leadership.
• Use Excel, dashboards, vendor portals, and cloud-based acquisition systems to analyze performance and guide decisions.
• Maintain accurate pricing and vendor information.
• Partner with technology and analytics teams to improve reporting and identify automation opportunities.

What You'll Bring as a Third-Party Strategic Sourcing & Pricing Manager

• 3+ years of experience in sales, purchasing, vendor management, automotive acquisition, account management, pricing, or a related field.
• Strong sales, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze data and turn findings into action.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working across cloud-based systems and online vendor platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and markets with strong organization and follow-through.
• Comfortable being accountable for measurable volume, cost, and performance goals.
• Automotive, salvage, recycling, auction, towing, transportation, or vehicle acquisition experience preferred.
• Competitive, curious, and motivated by results.
• Comfortable negotiating with vendors, analyzing spreadsheets, and presenting plans to leadership.
• Ability to use data and relationships to identify opportunities, adjust strategies, and increase vehicle purchases.

What Success Looks Like

• Increased vehicle purchases and improved conversion.
• Competitive acquisition costs that protect margins.
• Stronger vendor partnerships and improved market performance.
• Fewer lost opportunities and faster action on supply needs.

About Us

Pull-A-Part is a nationwide leader in used auto parts, known for innovation, sustainability, and community impact. With over 35 locations, we’ve redefined the auto salvage experience by focusing on environmental responsibility and customer care.

Learn more: https://about.pullapart.com

Our Core Values

• Respect – Every person matters.
• Help – We support each other’s goals.
• Learn – Training and asking questions are encouraged.
• Grow – Opportunities to advance and thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pull-A-Part is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.