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NAPA Auto Parts · 1 day ago

Sourcing Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

NAPA Auto Parts is looking for a high-energy results-oriented Sourcing Manager to oversee their worldwide shipping supply portfolio. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and improve supplier value.

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Responsibilities

Develop and manage a sourcing strategy for the product categories assigned

Actively manage all aspects of the supplier relationship as the primary relationship owner for Balkamp

Design, implement and execute Balkamp's strategic sourcing initiatives, including supply market analysis, strategy development, management of requests for proposal, supplier negotiations, and supplier selection

Build organization's competitive position through continuous improvement in cost, supplier value and quality

Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and exploit emerging opportunities that benefit Balkamp

Conduct regular performance reviews with suppliers

Renegotiate, renew and discontinue supplier contracts

Review and approve a comprehensive list of suppliers for bid processes developed by analyzing the industry to understand trends and competitive positioning in order to ensure system activation of the best possible supply base

Develop a negotiation strategy that delivers against business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers

Implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions

Take action to reduce costs that are focused on creating greater efficiencies, economies of scale or better quality resources

Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models

Qualification

Sourcing experienceNegotiation skillsStrategic thinkingSupply Chain ManagementAutomotive industry experienceInfluencing abilityAnalytical skillsSelf-disciplineCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Sourcing, Purchasing experience is required

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates healthy and productive influencing ability. Gains the respect and confidence of others. Builds constructive and effective relationships

Willingness to ask and honestly answer the tough questions

Fosters open communications and candid discussions

Ability to operate both at strategic and tactical level

Strong strategic thinking, problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to apply a long-term view while ensuring day-to-day delivery of results

Proactive, ability to meet aggressive deadlines

Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously

Excellent self-discipline, works under limited supervision

Ability to influence and negotiate the optimal arrangement for Balkamp with external suppliers

Knowledge of the legal terminology and language related to supplier and/or vendor agreements and contracts

The ability to evaluate and ensure that supplier performance meets or exceeds defined performance standards and adheres to overall company policies and procedures

Preferred

Experience in the automotive industry is a plus but not required

Company

NAPA Auto Parts

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Through nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 16,000 auto care and collision centers in the U.S., NAPA has America’s largest network of parts and care.

Founded in 1925