Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain

Caliber; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber's Service Center in TX is seeking a Senior Category Strategist to develop and execute category management plans for collision purchasing, aligned with business objectives. You will analyze spend, market conditions, and supplier capabilities to identify sourcing opportunities, lead RFIs/RFPs, negotiate terms, and implement supplier agreements.

This role requires 8+ years procurement experience, a Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain, and proficiency with Excel and Power BI, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement experience.
• Experience managing supplier performance against SLAs.
• Knowledge of operating costs, procurement methods, and pricing practices.
• Proficiency with analytical tools, including Excel and Power BI.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Structured, fact-based decision making with urgency and customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category management plans for collision purchasing aligned with Caliber's objectives.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs from evaluation through negotiation, contracting and implementation.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, rebates, and value-added programs.
• Partner with Legal and Finance to finalize supplier agreements and policies.
• Standardize purchasing policies across the organization.
• Establish and enforce supplier SLAs, KPIs, and scorecards; lead performance reviews.
• Drive spend management, savings, and cost avoidance; report to senior leadership.
• Coach and develop Supply Chain Specialists; lead cross-functional initiatives like sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet standards; manage supplier risks.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Caliber's Service Center in TX is seeking a Senior Category Strategist to develop and execute category management plans for collision purchasing, aligned with business objectives. You will analyze spend, market conditions, and supplier capabilities to identify sourcing opportunities, lead RFIs/RFPs, negotiate terms, and implement supplier agreements.

This role requires 8+ years procurement experience, a Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain, and proficiency with Excel and Power BI, with strong