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Safelite · 1 day ago

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Safelite is a company focused on procurement and supply chain management. They are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead a team in managing procurement categories, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and foster supplier relationships to drive cost efficiency and innovation.

Automotive

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 experienceNegotiationAnalytical skillsProcurement category strategiesTeam leadershipMicrosoft OfficeFinancial acumenCustomer service orientationCommunication skillsTime management