What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager - Direct (Glass) position at Safelite?
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
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.
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.
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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 Careers http://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.
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
- 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)
- 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 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.
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.
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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 Careers http://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.