Procurement Senior Category Buyer

Safelite AutoGlass; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Safelite AutoGlass is seeking a Senior Corporate Category Buyer to oversee indirect expenditures. This role involves developing procurement strategies, leading contract negotiations, and ensuring maximum value across transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and market knowledge.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of procurement experience, preferably in the relevant category.
• Expert at cultivating high-value supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships and optimize procurement processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Certification in procurement or supply chain management

Tools

ERP (Oracle)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Safelite is seeking a Senior Corporate Category Buyer to oversee our indirect expenditures. This role involves developing procurement strategies, leading high-stakes contract negotiations, and ensuring maximum value across all transactions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, comprehensive market knowledge, and expertise in managing supplier relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead and support stakeholders in strategic sourcing initiatives for designated categories by defining scope requirements, developing comprehensive strategies, and executing high-impact projects. Conduct in-depth market research for assigned categories to identify top-tier suppliers and uncover new opportunities.
• Cost Negotiation/Analytics: Lead the gathering and analysis of cost data, perform high-level price comparisons, conduct in-depth market research, and develop strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and enhance performance. Provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Supplier Performance Management, Negotiations : Lead contract activities, define strategic requirements, manage key supplier relationships, and negotiate complex terms to secure competitive prices and advantageous clauses for Safelite, with minimal leadership support required.
• Operational Procurement and Compliance: Utilize ERP (Oracle) to issue Purchase Orders, ensuring adherence to transactional processes, timely delivery/execution, and compliance with contracts. Oversee the procure-to-pay process within Safelite, providing strategic guidance and leadership to stakeholders to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the platform.
• Supplier Relationships and Analysis: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and business partners to enhance and optimize programs and agreements. Lead the preparation and distribution of comprehensive category reports and in-depth analyses, providing critical insights on performance and identifying high-value opportunities for strategic adjustments and improvements.
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS).
  

Experience Details

• A minimum of 4-6 years of procurement experience, preferably with extensive expertise in the relevant category.
• Highly skilled in strategic negotiation and advanced contract management.
• Expert at cultivating and sustaining high-value supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and market research abilities, with extensive experience in analyzing market trends and data.
• Expertise in procurement software and tools, including advanced systems integration and optimization techniques.
• Exceptional organizational and strategic time management skills, with a proven track record in overseeing high-level procurement processes and managing complex supply chains efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a global procurement environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• KSAs
• Business acumen across Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Communication skills with internal cross-functional partners
• Indirect Procurement functional knowledge

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Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability. Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws and regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

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