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Safelite · 1 week ago

Senior Category Buyer, Indirect Procurement

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Safelite is a company focused on optimizing procurement strategies and supplier relationships. The Senior Category Buyer will oversee indirect expenditures, lead contract negotiations, and conduct market research to identify top-tier suppliers, ensuring maximum value across all transactions.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Lead and support stakeholders in strategic sourcing initiatives for designated categories by defining scope requirements, developing comprehensive strategies, and executing high-impact projects

Lead the gathering and analysis of cost data, perform high-level price comparisons, conduct in-depth market research, and develop strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and enhance performance

Lead contract activities, define strategic requirements, manage key supplier relationships, and negotiate complex terms to secure competitive prices and advantageous clauses for Safelite, with minimal leadership support required

Utilize ERP (Oracle) to issue Purchase Orders, ensuring adherence to transactional processes, timely delivery/execution, and compliance with contracts

Oversee the procure-to-pay process within Safelite, providing strategic guidance and leadership to stakeholders to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the platform

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and business partners to enhance and optimize programs and agreements

Lead the preparation and distribution of comprehensive category reports and in-depth analyses, providing critical insights on performance and identifying high-value opportunities for strategic adjustments and improvements

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Strategic SourcingCost NegotiationContract Lifecycle ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsProcurement SoftwareOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBusiness AcumenIndirect Procurement KnowledgeMarket Research

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

A minimum of 4-6 years of procurement experience, preferably with extensive expertise in the relevant category

Highly skilled in strategic negotiation and advanced contract management

Expert at cultivating and sustaining high-value supplier relationships

Strong analytical and market research abilities, with extensive experience in analyzing market trends and data

Expertise in procurement software and tools, including advanced systems integration and optimization techniques

Exceptional organizational and strategic time management skills, with a proven track record in overseeing high-level procurement processes and managing complex supply chains efficiently

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills