Job Description

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.

Hybrid Schedule: 4 Days/Week On-Site in our Columbus, OH Headquarters

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.

A Brief Overview

Drive strategic impact acrossSafelite’siconic brand as a Global SourcingSr. Category Buyerto lead category management forcorporate services including HR, Marketing,Professional Services, Finance/Bankingand LegalYou'llkeep a pulse on industry trends and business requirements and consult with the business toidentifyand deploy best practices in procurement, category management, and supplier management.You'llcollaborate with various business groupsto ensurecollaboration withcross-functional teams, to maximize company value,optimizebusiness stakeholderbudget, and mitigate risk.This role is pivotal in shaping and executing long-term procurement strategiesand delivers competitive advantage through innovative sourcing and streamlined processes, enabling operational excellence and supporting organizational growthIdeal candidates are self-directed to shape the future of creative advertising and brand contentfor Safelite

What you will do

• Develop and implement category strategies in collaboration with business stakeholders and leadership to maximize value and minimize costPartner with Finance, Operations, Legal, and business leaders to understand needs, influence change, and integrate procurement into overall strategy

• Use industry trends, relevant data analysis, internalspend,requirementsand supplier performance datato create strategies that will proactivelyidentifyand mitigate supply chain risks and service improvements, drive costsavingsandoptimizeopportunitiesto help our Business meet their goals

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing plans and supplier spend management strategies, including handling of complex sourcing projects and contract negotiations thatoptimizevalue to the company

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, leading complex RFx processes (RFIs/RFPs) for critical goods/services, ensuring alignment with businessobjectivesto ensure consistent supply and long-term value creation

• Leverage advanced analytics and procurement technology to drive data-informed sourcing strategies andidentifyoptimization opportunities

• Develop effective collaborative relationships with key business partners to understand their needs and become a trusted partner toinform and execute on strategic outcomes

• Establish supplier positioning and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, including influencing their processes, resource decisions, performancemanagementand policies to create mutually beneficial and sustainable partnerships

• Develop collaborative partnerships across Finance, Operations, Privacy and Legal teams and act as the collaborator to bring teams together and influence a solutionandoptimizecontract structures and content

• Maintainaccurateand complete records, work with various business groups to simplify processes. Contribute to implementation, planning, andchangemanagement of processand technologyimprovement initiatives across Strategic Sourcing

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and manage the remediation and resolution of sourcing issuesand non-compliance

• Provide regular communication and training on procurement processes and systems to stakeholders and suppliers

• Act as procurement subject matter expert in consulting with the business toidentify, develop and deploy best practice procurement, categorymanagementand supplier management

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field Required

• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS). Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 5+ Years of experience in Sourcing & Procurement for Marketing, Creative Marketing or Agency Operations for a brand/client side or related disciplineor HR/Benefits. Required

• Demonstrated success in sourcing, negotiating, and delivering complex contracts, with negotiation skills in both financial and business matters.

• Experience using data analysisleveragingindustry trends, relevant data, and internal spend data to create strategies and identify optimization opportunities.

• Proven track record of implementing category, strategic sourcing and process improvement initiatives.

• History of building and leveraging relationships with business leaders and supplier executives to achieve business goals.

• Previous experience drivingchange, managing conflict, unifying different perspectives, decision-making, securing support, and building consensus to achieve goals

• Demonstrated experience exceeding the demands of various internal stakeholders across multiple business units and regions

• Experience using varying types of communication to effectively convey complex ideas and strategies to C-level executives

• Experience working in a self-directed environment, maintaining a focus on teamwork and interpersonal communication, in ambiguous situations

• Leverages financialacumento demonstrate the total cost of ownership with a product or category

• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills

• Experience working in creative marketing or agencyand/orsupportingthe category and strategic sourcing strategy and execution forMarketingand/or HRteams (Preferred)

• Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing category plans (Preferred)

• Experience working in a high-growth environment (Preferred)

• Understanding of various international markets andthe experiencemanaging and navigating the complexities of global sourcing strategies (Preferred)

• Familiarity with relevant software or technology used in sourcing and procurementwith Oracle Fusion knowledge a plus (Preferred)

• Certifications or advanced degrees in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Business acumen across Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint (High proficiency)

• Communication skills with internal cross-functional partners (High proficiency)

• Indirect Procurement functional knowledge (High proficiency)

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

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