Regional Parts Procurement Specialist - Central Plains

Crash Champions; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions seeks a Regional Parts Procurement Specialist to lead procurement operations in the Central Plains region. You will coach Parts Managers, enforce policies, and drive vendor performance to meet company standards.

You will manage vendor relationships, promote procurement systems adoption, and coordinate with stores to ensure accurate data and streamlined processes across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience in parts management, procurement, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and data management tools.
• Knowledge of automotive parts and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Performance Management: Coach and develop Parts Managers to enhance performance and compliance with Procurement policies.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with vendors to ensure pricing, availability, and service.
• Preferred Vendor Selection and Data Management: Assist Regional Parts Managers in selecting vendors and ensure accurate data in procurement systems.
• Standard Practices and Procedures: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy standard onboarding practices for new store acquisitions.
• Training and Development: Work with Training Partners to identify knowledge gaps and deploy targeted training for parts team.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Coaching

Procurement systems

Data management

Communication

Automotive parts knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement systems

MS Excel/Data tools

Job description

Champions Do More

As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brandsin the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S.The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Championswas foundedin 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winnerMatt Ebert. Formore than25 years, our vision hasbeen anchoredby the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First.Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People.

JOB PURPOSE: The Regional Parts Procurement Specialist will play a crucial role in overseeing the effective management of parts procurement operations within their assigned region. This position involves coaching and developing Parts Managers, ensuring adherence to Procurement policies, procedures, and supplier selection guidelines. The successful candidate will maintain strong vendor relationships, facilitate seamless communication with stores, and drive the adoption of procurement systems. Additionally, the Regional Parts Procurement Specialist will assist in the selection of preferred vendors, ensuring accurate data management in our Parts Procurement Systems.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Performance Management:
  
  
  
  • Coach and develop Parts Managers to enhance their performance and compliance with Procurement policies.
  
  
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to established guidelines.
  
  
  
  


• Vendor Relationship Management:
  
  
  
  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with vendors to ensure optimal pricing, availability, and service.
  
  
  • Liaise with stores to facilitate effective communication and streamline procurement processes.
  
  
  • Drive the adoption of procurement systems for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
  
  
  
  


• Preferred Vendor Selection and Data Management:
  
  
  
  • Assist Regional Parts Managers in the selection of preferred vendors based on performance metrics and strategic alignment.
  
  
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date data management in the Parts Procurement System(s).
  
  
  
  


• Standard Practices and Procedures:
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy standard practices and procedures for onboarding new store acquisitions.
  
  
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of established practices, recommending improvements as necessary.
  
  
  
  


• Training and Development:
  
  
  
  • Work closely with Training Partners to identify knowledge gaps among Parts Managers and other staff.
  
  
  • Facilitate the deployment of targeted training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the parts team.
  
  
  
  


• Continuous Improvement:
  
  
  
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the parts procurement and management process.
  
  
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement best practices and drive operational excellence.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• This person must be located in the Central Plains.Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent industry experience


• 3+ years of experience in parts management, procurement, or a related field.


• Strong leadership and coaching skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Proficiency in procurement systems and data management tools.


• Knowledge of automotive parts and industry trends.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:

• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Group Life Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• 401k Retirement Plan with match


• Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)


• 5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $85,000.00/Yr.