Gerber Collision & Glass · 1 day ago
Director, Direct Procurement
Elmhurst, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $220K/yr
12+ years expGerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America, with a commitment to delivering exceptional service. The Director, Direct Procurement will lead the company's procurement strategy, focusing on optimizing costs and building procurement capabilities across the enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Own and lead enterprise-wide direct procurement strategy across all COS categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational realities, and financial targets
Develop and execute category strategies that balance cost optimization, service levels, quality, and scalability across U.S. and Canadian operations
Identify and drive opportunities for standardization, supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, and program optimization
Deliver immediate, measurable savings and performance improvements while building longer-term procurement capabilities
Lead contract negotiations, pricing structures, rebate programs, and commercial terms to maximize total value
Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Legal, and field leadership to ensure adoption, compliance, and sustained results
Establish clear KPIs and performance management routines to track savings, service levels, and supplier performance
Implement formal supplier performance management, including scorecards, QBRs, and corrective action plans
Ensure supplier strategies support growth, geographic expansion, and operational consistency
Build procurement processes, policies, and governance models from the ground up, including sourcing, contracting, and compliance frameworks
Define and implement scalable tools, data, and reporting to enable visibility and informed decision-making
Establish clear roles, decision rights, and operating rhythms across procurement and cross-functional partners
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing direct procurement team
Set clear expectations, priorities, and development paths to support both immediate execution and long-term capability building
Foster a results-driven, collaborative culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience, including leadership of complex direct spend categories
Bachelor's Degree required (supply chain, procurement, management)
Proven experience building or transforming procurement functions in a fast-paced, multi-site or MSO-like environment
Strong background in contract negotiation, supplier management, and category strategy development
Demonstrated ability to deliver near-term results while designing scalable, long-term solutions
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Preferred
Experience working across U.S. and Canadian markets strongly preferred
Preference for experience using Workday
Benefits
Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
6 paid holidays annually
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Continuing Education Opportunities
Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
Company
Gerber Collision & Glass
Gerber Collision & Glass provides quality auto collision and glass repair services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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