Industry Value Creation Specialist

Genuine Parts Company • Birmingham, AL

21h

About The Position

The Cost Savings Specialist plays a critical role in driving customer value by, training account managers on best practices for identifying and executing savings, creating, validating, and replicating cost savings initiatives across our [Industry Group] Corporate Accounts portfolio and collaborating with our suppliers to identify needs and engineer industry specific solutions. This position is responsible for developing high-impact savings opportunities in partnership with local account managers and suppliers, ensuring that measurable, documented value consistently flows into the company’s cost savings portal. By strengthening the pipeline of cost savings projects, the Specialist enables Corporate Account Managers (CAMs) and Corporate Account Experience Managers (CAEMs) to deliver compelling value stories to agreement stakeholders — shifting the customer conversation from price to total business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial distribution, supply chain, operations, or related field.
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives with measurable results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coach internal teams and collaborate with suppliers.
• Project management experience, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Excel, reporting systems, and data analysis
• Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

• experience with cost savings portals

Responsibilities

• Create & Lead Projects : Identify, initiate, and document high-value savings opportunities with local account managers.
• Replicate Across and Within Customers : Turn successful plant-level projects into scalable solutions applied within customers and across similar accounts in the industry.
• Strengthen Supplier Partnerships : Build structured, industry-specific supplier collaboration to generate repeatable cost savings initiatives.
• Equip the Field : Train account managers on best practices for identifying and executing savings opportunities, ensuring a consistent pipeline into the portal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level