Procurement Manager

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. Location: This role is hybrid - 4 days per week onsite, in Columbus, OH A Brief Overview The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading a team of procurement professionals managing either Direct or Indirect Procurement categories. The role focuses on developing and executing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier contracts, and fostering supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency, supply continuity, and innovation. This position plays a critical role in driving savings, ensuring operational excellence, and enabling organizational growth by managing strategic supplier partnerships and procurement programs globally and nationally within the US. What you will do 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 What you will bring Bachelor’s Degree: Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field preferred (Required) Certification: Procurement, negotiations, or supply chain certifications (Preferred) 7-10 years Procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in Direct or Indirect spend categories (Required) 1-2 years Supervisory experience leading Procurement professionals (Required) Experience working in a global environment with domestic & international suppliers (Preferred) Negotiation, supplier relationship management, and cost savings expertise (Preferred) Strategic supplier relationship management and contract negotiation Team leadership, coaching, and people management in a fast-paced environment Analytical skills: spend analysis, cost modeling, and data interpretationg Ability to develop and implement procurement category strategies Communication & collaboration: verbal, written, and presentation skills for engaging internal stakeholders and suppliers Time management and organization, multi-tasking ability Knowledge of procurement processes, contract legal terms, high value supplier spend negotiations, sourcing execution Customer service orientation with cross functional teams Microsoft Office-based software applications Financial acumen (purchase variance, AP, accrual P&L management) 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. #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. Learn more at Safelite.com/Careers. Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment. This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation 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 and 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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