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Belron® · 2 months ago

Corporate Buyer - Indirect Procurement

COLUMBUS, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Belron® is an auto glass company that seeks to provide a fulfilling career for its employees. The Procurement Category Buyer will be responsible for executing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure optimal value for the organization.

AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Assist stakeholders with strategic sourcing activities for designated categories by supporting the development of scopes, strategies, and project execution. Conduct market research to find potential suppliers and opportunities

Collect data, conduct benchmark pricing to identify opportunities, conduct market research, and assist in developing sourcing strategies to execute initiatives to manage costs and improve performance. Executes with leadership guidance and support from team members

Coordinate contract activities, recommend requirements, manage suppliers, and negotiate terms with leadership support to secure competitive prices and favorable clauses for Safelite

Utilize ERP (Oracle) to issue Purchase Orders to ensure compliance with transactional processes, timely delivery/execution, and adherence to contracts that support the procure-to-pay process within Safelite

Establish and sustain trustworthy relationships with suppliers and business partners to support programs and agreements. Prepare and share category reports and analyses to offer insights on performance and identify opportunities for improvements

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Procurement experienceSupplier relationship managementNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsProcurement software proficiencyContract managementIndirect procurement knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteEffective communicationOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

High school diploma or GED Required

A minimum of 2-4 years of procurement experience is required, ideally with some expertise in the relevant category

Experienced in negotiation and managing contracts

Experienced in managing supplier relationships

Experience with analytical and market research skills and experience in reviewing market trends and data

Proficiency in procurement software and tools

Effective organizational and time management abilities

Effective communication and people skills

Business acumen across Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint (High proficiency)

Communication skills with internal cross-functional partners (High proficiency)

Indirect Procurement functional knowledge (High proficiency)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field Preferred

Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS). Preferred

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.

Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*.

This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.

Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.

Company

Belron®

Operating in 37 countries across 6 continents, and home to around 29,000 employees, who served 15 million customers in 2022, Belron is the world’s leading vehicle glass repair and replacement group.

Founded in 1897

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, LUX

10001+ employees