Purchasing Manager

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
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for subordinate development, supplier relationships and performance, supply agreements and negotiation for goods and services at Safelite®.

What you will do

• Ensure all major spend categories are strategically aligned with our global strategy and are under contract
• Confirm all supplier relationships are effectively measured, managed and developed
• Internal stakeholders are effectively coached and supported during sourcing/purchasing events
• Develops a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
• Prepare and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications
• Other duties assigned by management.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
   

Experience Qualifications

• 7-9 years Required
• Previous experience leading teams Preferred
   

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Buying and Sourcing, including procurement, demand/supply planning, and relationships management and strong knowledge of contracts and negotiation techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
   

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.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability. Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws and regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

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