Procurement Manager - Direct (Glass)

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work. This position requires you to be on-site at least 4 days a week in our Columbus, OH headquarters. A Brief Overview The Procurement Manager, Glass leads a team responsible for managing strategic supplier relationships with Safelite glass manufacturing suppliers to ensure consistent supply and optimal cost. This role drives annual RFP negotiations, oversees sourcing for new vehicle model introductions, navigates global geopolitical climate, and ensures availability of parts aligned with production schedules. By developing procurement strategies and fostering supplier partnerships, the manager contributes to cost savings, innovation, and supply chain resilience. The position plays a critical role in maintaining Safelite’s operational continuity and competitive edge through effective supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing. What you will do Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for Vehicle Glass purchasing category to ensure consistent glass supply and long-term value for Safelite.Performs other duties as assigned Identify and implement value-add and cost-saving opportunities through optimizing supplier performance, analyzing spend data, and monitoring market trends. Provide leadership and development for a team of buyers to build procurement capabilities and deliver against team & company objectives for cost savings and ensuring supply. Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely availability of vehicle glass for new vehicle model launches. Support company-wide growth initiatives through product sourcing & availability. Collaborate cross-functionally within US and with global Belron internal partners to ensure alignment of procurement strategies to support enterprise-wide initiatives. Manage annual RFPs and negotiate supplier contracts to secure favorable terms and mitigate supply chain risk. Complies with all policies and standards What you will need Bachelor's Degree Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field preferred. Required Certification Procurement, negotiations, or supply chain certifications. Preferred 5-7 years Procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in Direct spend categories Required 1-2 years Supervisory experience Required Working for global company, purchasing from suppliers globally Preferred Strategic supplier relationship management (High proficiency) Team leadership and coaching (High proficiency) Time management and organization, multi-tasking ability (High proficiency) Verbal, written, and leadership presentation communication skills (High proficiency) Collaboration and interpersonal skills (High proficiency) High value supplier spend negotiations, contract agreements, and sourcing execution (High proficiency) Data analysis and reporting (Medium proficiency) Customer service orientation with cross functional teams (Medium proficiency) Microsoft Office-based software applications (Medium proficiency) Financial acumen (purchase variance, AP, accrual P&L management) (Medium proficiency) What You will Get: Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities. Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days. Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year. View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability. #LI-CR3 #LI-Onsite -- Internal Associates: Already a member of the Safelite team? Apply through your Workday account by searching 'Find Open Jobs'. Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability. Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices. -- Didn't find the right job? Upload your resume for ongoing consideration! Safelite® was founded in Wichita, Kansas in 1947. A leading service organization, the Safelite family of brands delivers our People Powered, Customer Driven experience to more than 11 million customers annually. Safelite® AutoGlass, the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, operates more than 700 stores and 7,900 MobileGlassShops™ across all 50 U.S. states, while Safelite® Solutions provides property and casualty claims management services to more than 175 insurance and fleet clients. All of this is supported through our technology-forward supply chain and corporate services. We’re People Powered: Our people come first. We care about your well-being and we’ll give you what you need to have a happy work/life. We’re good at what we do: we're proud of our 88% Net Promoter Score (NPS). We’re big: We’re owned by Belron®, the world’s largest vehicle glass company, spanning 40 countries across 6 continents. We’re trustworthy: We provide coverage to all U.S. drivers in all 50 states. We give back: Community service is important to us - we’ve even recycled 107K tons of glass to date. We're diverse: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We don’t discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, nor do we tolerate discrimination or harassment against our associates and clients. Click here to learn more about who we are. Accessibility: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Safelite will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance in the application/hiring process. Click here for assistance, . Privacy: To review and consider your application, Safelite collects personal information. To understand what is collected and why, carefully review the Applicant Privacy Notice presented during your online application and/or review our Applicant Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Agencies: Safelite does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from third-party recruiters. Absent a signed MSA and approval and request from Talent Acquisition to submit resumes for a specific requisition, we will not approve payment to any third party. Click here to be considered as an approved agency partner. Health and Safety: To ensure a safe working environment and protect the community at large, depending on the position, Safelite may require pre-employment screenings, including background checks and/or drug screenings, attestation of COVID-19 vaccination status, and precautions against COVID-19 in select work settings, subject to all applicable local, state and federal laws. Safelite will grant reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the business to legally entitled associates. Note: The contact methods provided are exclusively for accessibility and vendor management requests. All other outreach to these contacts will not be responded to. You trust us with more than your vehicle glass – you also share your personal information with us. 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