Group Leader - Direct Procurement

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Group Leader, Direct Procurement to provide day-to-day leadership for a team of Procurement Buyers focused on direct procurement of materials, parts, equipment, and services, at minimal cost while meeting quality standards.

You will supervise up to 60 suppliers, conduct evaluations, enforce policies, coach staff, and drive cost-reduction initiatives. A bachelor's degree with leadership experience in procurement is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, finance or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Leadership experience demonstrated; ability to guide teams and projects.
• Strong procurement knowledge including supplier evaluation and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide procurement buyers and staff, overseeing up to 60 suppliers.
• Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures while driving process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, related field or equivalent

Master's degree in related field

Job description

The Group Leader, Direct Procurement provides first-level leadership and establishes the day-to-day goals and objectives for a team of Procurement Buyers. This role is responsible for supervising buyers and purchasing staff involved in the direct procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment, supplies, and services at minimal cost, consistent with delivery requirements and quality specifications.

Outline of Duties:

• Supervise and assist procurement team in overseeing up to 60 suppliers, sourcing, annual cost-reduction, and other functions.
• Conducts analysis related to development, evaluation, and selection of suppliers.
• Enforce company procedures, policies, and rules while constantly examining the effectiveness of those items. Responsible for the oversight of all purchases and ensuring that they adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Lead the supplier's director / executive-level to support SIA goals, targets, initiatives, and SIA staff member activities.
• Analyzes current spend and find areas to improve service, reduce costs, and streamline purchasing procedures.
• Provides continuous coaching and feedback to a team of procurement Associates to develop team, improve performance, and workmanship (analysis, negotiation, reporting).
• Focus and prioritize the workload of the group to achieve section, department, and company targets.
• Maintains understanding of industry knowledge of responsible parts and overall automotive environment.
• Leads internal process improvement. Continuously review internal work-process to identify waste and develop solutions to improve efficiency (systems, AI).
• Assist on projects or special assignments as needed.
• Ensure budgeted items of the group are closed per budgetary guidelines and in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, related field or equivalent combination of relavent experience and education
• Three years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in relavent field
• Previous experience within project management field

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.