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Belron® · 4 months ago

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect

COLUMBUS, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Belron® is known as an auto glass company, but they offer much more. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead a procurement team, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier contracts, and manage supplier relationships to drive savings and ensure operational excellence.

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Responsibilities

Lead category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management across assigned Direct or Indirect Procurement categories, to ensure consistent supply and long-term value creation

Develop and implement category strategies in collaboration with business stakeholders and leadership to maximize value and minimize cost. Incorporate market trends, spend analysis, and supplier performance data to drive cost savings and service improvements

Provide leadership, coaching, and development for a team of buyers and senior buyers who are leading day-to-day supplier relationships, to build procurement capabilities and deliver against Procurement & Safelite business objectives and goals

Coordinate across Safelite functional teams to include procurement planning into broader company initiatives, supporting business growth and other priority initiatives through product and service offerings via current and new supplier base

Manage annual RFPs, RFIs, supplier negotiations, and contract agreements to secure favorable terms, ensure supply, and mitigate business risk

Champion supplier consolidation, standardization initiatives, and compliance programs to improve operational efficiency and procurement process excellence

Perform other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier relationship managementProcurement experienceNegotiation expertiseAnalytical skillsProcurement category strategiesFinancial acumenTeam leadershipCustomer service orientationMicrosoft Office proficiencyCoaching skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree: Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field preferred

7-10 years Procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in Direct or Indirect spend categories

1-2 years Supervisory experience leading Procurement professionals

Strategic supplier relationship management and contract negotiation

Team leadership, coaching, and people management in a fast-paced environment

Analytical skills: spend analysis, cost modeling, and data interpretation

Ability to develop and implement procurement category strategies

Communication & collaboration: verbal, written, and presentation skills for engaging internal stakeholders and suppliers

Time management and organization, multi-tasking ability

Knowledge of procurement processes, contract legal terms, high value supplier spend negotiations, sourcing execution

Customer service orientation with cross functional teams

Microsoft Office-based software applications

Financial acumen (purchase variance, AP, accrual P&L management)

Preferred

Certification: Procurement, negotiations, or supply chain certifications

Experience working in a global environment with domestic & international suppliers

Negotiation, supplier relationship management, and cost savings expertise

Benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs

Paid time off (PTO) programs

Company holidays

Paid volunteer days

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 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