Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

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A Brief Overview
Build your procurement career across Safelite’s iconic brand as a Procurement Specialist supporting categories including Fleet, Logistics, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Facilities Services. You'll execute sourcing events and manage supplier relationships within established category strategies, working closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, apply procurement best practices, and deliver value while managing risk. Working under the guidance of senior category leaders, you'll contribute to category plans, support contract negotiations, and help streamline processes that enable operational excellence. Ideal candidates are organized, curious, and eager to grow their category management and sourcing expertise.

Expected Work Location (In Office) : It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Safelite Home Office (7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, OH 43235). You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs.

Reports To: Manager, Indirect Procurement Category Management

What you will do

- Support the development and execution of category strategies in collaboration with business stakeholders and senior category leaders to deliver value and reduce cost
- Use industry trends, spend data, requirements and supplier performance data to identify savings opportunities, service improvements and supply risks, and recommend actions to category leadership
- Execute sourcing plans and supplier spend management activities, including running RFx processes (RFIs/RFPs) and supporting contract negotiations for goods and services of low to moderate complexity, and escalate complex, high-value or high-risk negotiations to senior category leaders
- Support enterprise sourcing initiatives by gathering requirements, evaluating supplier responses and helping ensure alignment with business objectives and consistent supply
- Apply analytics and procurement technology to support data-informed sourcing decisions and identify optimization opportunities
- Build collaborative relationships with business partners to understand their needs and become a trusted procurement resource
- Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned suppliers, including performance reviews, issue resolution and adherence to agreed service levels
- Partner with Finance, Operations, Privacy and Legal teams to support contract review, approvals and consistent contract terms
- Maintain accurate and complete records and work with business groups to simplify processes. Participate in process and technology improvement initiatives across Strategic Sourcing
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies and escalate sourcing issues and non-compliance to category leadership for resolution
- Provide communication and guidance on procurement processes and systems to stakeholders and suppliers
- Apply procurement, category management and supplier management best practices and continue developing subject matter expertise

What you will need:

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, supply chain, procurement, finance, management or related field OR equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement OR related discipline experience (such as Sales, CRE / Facilities or Finance / Banking)
- Experience supporting sourcing events and contract negotiations, with working knowledge of financial and business terms
- Experience using data analysis, industry trends and spend data to identify optimization opportunities
- Experience contributing to category, strategic sourcing or process improvement initiatives

Preferred :

- Experience in Fleet, Logistics, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) or Facilities Services categories, or Field Services (such as tools, inventory management, supplies, uniforms and sustainability)
- Exposure to developing or executing category plans and strategic sourcing activities
- Experience working in a fast-paced or high-growth environment
- Awareness of international markets and global sourcing considerations
- Familiarity with software or technology used in sourcing and procurement; Oracle Fusion knowledge a plus
- Procurement or supply chain certification (or progress toward one) a plus

Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to build effective working relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers
- Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve conflicts and work toward consensus with stakeholders, and escalate complex issues to category leadership appropriately
- Experience meeting the needs of internal stakeholders across multiple business units
- Ability to communicate clearly, in writing and verbally, to business partners and senior leaders
- Ability to work independently with guidance and to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Understanding of total cost of ownership for a product or category
- Strong organizational skills

What You Will Get:

- Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
- Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.
- Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.
- View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com (https://www.safelitebenefits.com/)

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