Indirect Procurement Senior Buyer

Safelite•Columbus, OH

About The Position

This position involves overseeing indirect expenditures for an auto glass company. The role requires developing procurement strategies, leading high-stakes contract negotiations, and ensuring maximum value across all transactions. The Senior Buyer will conduct in-depth market research for assigned categories to identify top-tier suppliers and uncover new opportunities. They will also develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and business partners to enhance and optimize programs and agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field Required
A minimum of 4-6 years of procurement experience, preferably with extensive expertise in the relevant category. Required
Highly skilled in strategic negotiation and advanced contract management. Required
Expert at cultivating and sustaining high-value supplier relationships. Required
Strong analytical and market research abilities, with extensive experience in analyzing market trends and data. Required
Expertise in procurement software and tools, including advanced systems integration and optimization techniques. Required
Exceptional organizational and strategic time management skills, with a proven track record in overseeing high-level procurement processes and managing complex supply chains efficiently. Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Required
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)

Nice To Haves

Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS). Preferred
Experience in a global procurement environment. Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and support stakeholders in strategic sourcing initiatives for designated categories by defining scope requirements, developing comprehensive strategies, and executing high-impact projects.
Conduct in-depth market research for assigned categories to identify top-tier suppliers and uncover new opportunities.
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.
Provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
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