Procurement Manager-Parts

Caliber Collision; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead a dynamic team in enhancing supplier relationships and achieving key performance indicators. This role involves strategic direction, negotiation of competitive discounts, and collaboration across departments to streamline processes and maximize productivity. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on operational excellence and team development. Join a forward-thinking company that values proactive service and relationship-building in the collision industry!

Qualifications

• Proven track record in operational excellence and supplier partnerships.
• Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for over $200M in spend across the assigned territory.
• Support teammates in procurement functions such as spend analysis and supplier selection.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Project Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CCC1

Mitchell

OPS

Job description

Service Center

CSCS TX

Procurement Managers, Parts are members of the Direct Procurement Team dedicated to supporting teammates managing multiple markets. Their goal is to ensure our front-line teammates are supplied with the necessary goods and services while achieving departmental key performance indicators. The Procurement Manager, Parts, supports the team in identifying and aligning supplier relationships, establishing favorable terms, negotiating industry-leading discounts, and providing overall support to teammates in the markets they serve. Success in this role requires being proactive, service-focused, relationship-oriented, skilled in negotiation, detail-oriented, organized, and a team player.

Essential Job Duties

1. Manage a team responsible for over $200M in spend across the assigned operational territory.
2. Provide leadership, strategic direction, and career development coaching to eight (8) teammates.
3. Support teammates in procurement functions such as spend analysis, requirements gathering, sourcing, supplier selection, pricing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
4. Identify opportunities to shift volumes to suppliers that improve Caliber’s bottom line while meeting departmental metrics.
5. Collaborate with teammates to update market leadership on activities related to parts margin, discount negotiations, buy/sell of parts suppliers, and potential supplier opportunities.
6. Evaluate strategies to ensure the Supply Chain is efficient and cost-effective.
7. Develop and present methods for cost avoidance and business growth improvement.
8. Maintain and strengthen relationships with partners to negotiate competitive discounts and low returns.
9. Support senior leaders and stakeholders through performance metric analysis to drive revenue.
10. Provide regular performance reports on negotiations, cost avoidance, and parts margin.
11. Partner with various departments to meet team goals while delivering excellent customer service.
12. Research opportunities to streamline processes and maximize productivity.
13. Act as an escalation point for approximately 500-600 centers supported by Parts Specialists.
14. Collaborate on process development and improvement initiatives.
15. Provide training and documentation to support and expand the use of Supply Chain tools.
16. Seek professional and personal development opportunities, including training and external resources.

Skills/Requirements:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with experience in mentoring, coaching, and feedback.
• Negotiation skills to build relationships and avoid increased costs.
• Ability to navigate complex situations and communicate effectively while upholding Caliber’s Core Values.
• Excellent time management, organizational planning, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with collision industry platforms such as CCC1, Mitchell, and OPS is preferred but not required.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strategic thinking capability.
• Automotive industry experience is preferred but not required.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of operational excellence, building strong supplier and stakeholder partnerships, and leading developing teams. Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills are essential. If interested, join our team!