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NAPA Auto Parts · 18 hours ago

Senior Sourcing Manager

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

NAPA Auto Parts is a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, committed to driving the industry forward. The Senior Sourcing Manager will act as an internal financial consultant for supplier negotiations, manage supplier rebates, and optimize cost structures to drive profitable growth.

AutomotiveIndustrialMachinery Manufacturing

Hiring Manager

Kathleen Leard

Responsibilities

Act as a financial strategist during supplier negotiations, providing cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and negotiation recommendations

Lead supplier cost-change and tender review processes, ensuring every supplier proposal is grounded in clear justification (commodity trends, FX, labor, logistics, and competitive benchmarking)

Develop and maintain executive-level reporting and analytics dashboards in Power BI to monitor cost trends, supplier performance, and rebate profitability

Partner with Procurement and Category Management to build and evaluate supplier bids, ensuring alignment with financial and operational objectives

Lead COGS inflation/deflation analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and shape proactive sourcing strategies

Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to drive informed supplier selections, margin planning, and strategic sourcing decisions

Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team of analysts, promoting accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Drive cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Sourcing to align analytics and strategy to NAPA’s financial goals

Build a continuous improvement culture focused on process efficiency, financial accuracy, and proactive cost mitigation

Qualification

COGS analyticsSupplier negotiationsCost modelingFinancial analysis toolsLarge-scale rebate programsData-driven insightsCross-functional team leadershipIT solutions implementationPeople leadershipCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingNegotiation skills

Required

8–10 years of experience in merchandising finance, procurement, or sourcing analytics

Deep understanding of COGS analytics, supplier negotiations, and cost modeling (commodity, labor, logistics, FX, and competitive benchmarking)

Proven success managing large-scale rebate programs with financial governance, forecasting accuracy, and audit readiness

Experience leading cross-functional teams through data-driven negotiation and tender analysis

Strong command of financial and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, ERP/financial systems)

Track record of improving cost transparency and identifying margin-improvement opportunities in complex supply environments

Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence senior business partners through data-driven insights

Strong experience implementing IT solutions to generate reporting

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Preferred

Prior experience in procurement finance or global sourcing

Master of Business Administration

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package

Bonus

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

Effingham, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees