Manager of Procurement

LKQ Corporation • Banning, CA

76d • $100,000

About The Position

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! This position is responsible for managing the procurement of MRO and Services (including sourcing, contract management, cost savings, etc.) to ensure best practice and best total cost. Annual Salary $100,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7 years+ in specialized profession or equivalent.
• 4 years+ of management experience.
• Demonstrated background and proven experience with RFQ processes, data analysis, supplier evaluation, and commodity support.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Professional certification.
• Experience with indirect MROs.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data; perform other financial and quantitative analyses as appropriate.
• Manage Request for Proposal events, including identifying and pre-qualifying potential suppliers, analyzing responses, presenting results, negotiating and contracting, and managing the process with North America and global scope.
• Track and report savings.
• Serve as a leader for multiple procurement projects with limited daily direction.
• Lead key vendor/supplier negotiations.
• Source and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Actively participate in assigned project teams and partner with engineers team for the development and execution of global MRO commodity strategies.
• Manage supply base and supplier relationships on a local, regional, and global level.
• Build out processes and systems to support better spend visibility & process compliance.
• Support implementation of procurement processes and Buyers Network activities in North America, including coordination with category buyers and implementation and enforcement of preferred suppliers.
• Assist and/or lead special projects as required/assigned.
• Initiate and support the continual improvement of LKQ Corporation's quality improvement system.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees