What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Procurement position at Caliber Holdings LLC?
Service Center CSCS TX Essential Job Duties Lead Category Management Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive category management plans for indirect spend categories. Preferred experience with capital expense equipment. Oversee all procurement activities across multiple spend categories, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Managed at least $70M in addressable spend. Conduct in-depth spend analysis to uncover trends, generate actionable insights, and inform strategic planning. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement category strategies that drive cost efficiency, supplier innovation, and long-term value. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Engagement: Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and contract with best-in-class suppliers. Conduct vendor negotiations, manage contract lifecycles, and ensure favorable terms aligned with business needs. Contribute to evolving supplier performance management processes to monitor and drive continuous improvement including leading business reviews and supplier scorecards Procurement Operations & Compliance: Manage procurement operations including vendor and item compliance reporting, ensuring accurate documentation of contracts, service levels, pricing agreements, and rebate collections. Execute disciplined price audits to verify contract pricing and ensure accurate invoicing across distribution networks. Promote standardization of purchasing policies and product evaluations to achieve operational consistency and efficiency. Team & Stakeholder Leadership: Manage, mentor, and support procurement teammates to drive performance and professional growth. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align on procurement strategies that meet financial, operational, and sustainability objectives. Lead cross-functional initiatives to support the organization’s sustainability goals and drive innovation within the supply base. Analytics & Reporting: Leverage spend management data to develop cost-saving initiatives and optimize category performance. Track, report, and present category spend analytics to executive leadership, providing insights for informed decision-making. Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in category management and strategic sourcing. Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency and value delivery. Skill/Requirements Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, with a focus on indirect spend categories. Proven track record in developing and executing category strategies that deliver measurable cost savings, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation. Strong experience in negotiating complex contracts and managing long-term supplier relationships. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment on procurement initiatives. Expertise in category planning, market analysis, and supplier segmentation. Strong analytical skills to interpret spend data, identify opportunities, and build actionable insights. Knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies (e.g., RFPs, e-auctions), and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong collaboration and team leadership experience. About Caliber Founded in 1997, the Caliber portfolio of brands has grown to more than 1,600 centers nationwide and features a full range of complementary automotive services, including Caliber Collision, one of the nation's largest auto collision repair providers across more than 40 states and Caliber Auto Glass for glass repair and replacement. Caliber was recognized as the only company of its kind to make the Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers," an honor awarded to companies with high employee satisfaction. Caliber was also the only auto service provider to receive an Inc. 2021 Best in Business gold medal in the Extra-Large Company (500 employees) category, recognizing Caliber for going above and beyond to make a positive impact. With the purpose of Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life®, Caliber's more than 25,000 teammates are committed to getting customers back on the road safely—and back to the rhythm of their lives—every day. Dedicated to providing an outstanding customer experience, Caliber continues to rank among the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry. Caliber is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Learn more about Caliber at caliber.com. At Caliber, our purpose is Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life®. It drives us. It's the promise we make to our guests AND our teammates. These five core values help us deliver on that promise everyday. Caliber provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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