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Belron® · 2 months ago

Procurement Manager - Direct (Glass)

COLUMBUS, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Belron® is an auto glass company focused on providing a fulfilling career for its employees. The Procurement Manager, Glass will lead a team in managing supplier relationships and driving procurement strategies to ensure supply continuity and optimize costs for Safelite.

AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for Vehicle Glass purchasing category to ensure consistent glass supply and long-term value for Safelite.Performs other duties as assigned

Identify and implement value-add and cost-saving opportunities through optimizing supplier performance, analyzing spend data, and monitoring market trends

Provide leadership and development for a team of buyers to build procurement capabilities and deliver against team & company objectives for cost savings and ensuring supply

Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely availability of vehicle glass for new vehicle model launches. Support company-wide growth initiatives through product sourcing & availability

Collaborate cross-functionally within US and with global Belron internal partners to ensure alignment of procurement strategies to support enterprise-wide initiatives

Manage annual RFPs and negotiate supplier contracts to secure favorable terms and mitigate supply chain risk

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Procurement experienceSupplier relationship managementNegotiation skillsTeam leadershipData analysisFinancial acumenCustomer service orientationMicrosoft Office proficiencyTime managementCollaboration skills

Required

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

5-7 years Procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in Direct spend categories

1-2 years Supervisory experience

Strategic supplier relationship management (High proficiency)

Team leadership and coaching (High proficiency)

Time management and organization, multi-tasking ability (High proficiency)

Verbal, written, and leadership presentation communication skills (High proficiency)

Collaboration and interpersonal skills (High proficiency)

High value supplier spend negotiations, contract agreements, and sourcing execution (High proficiency)

Data analysis and reporting (Medium proficiency)

Customer service orientation with cross functional teams (Medium proficiency)

Microsoft Office-based software applications (Medium proficiency)

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

Preferred

Certification Procurement, negotiations, or supply chain certifications

Working for global company, purchasing from suppliers globally

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

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