Corporate Buyer - Indirect Procurement

Procurement Category Buyer

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.

This position requires you to be on-site at least 4 days a week in our Columbus, OH headquarter office.

A Brief Overview

The Procurement Category Buyer will be responsible for supporting and executing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring optimal value for our organization. This role will build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and will analyze performance and areas for improvement.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Sourcing : Assist stakeholders with strategic sourcing activities for designated categories by supporting the development of scopes, strategies, and project execution. Conduct market research to find potential suppliers and opportunities.
• Cost Negotiation / Analytics : Collect data, conduct benchmark pricing to identify opportunities, conduct market research, and assist in developing sourcing strategies to execute initiatives to manage costs and improve performance. Executes with leadership guidance and support from team members.
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Supplier Performance Management, Negotiations : Coordinate contract activities, recommend requirements, manage suppliers, and negotiate terms with leadership support to secure competitive prices and favorable clauses for Safelite.
• Operational Procurement and Compliance : Utilize ERP (Oracle) to issue Purchase Orders to ensure compliance with transactional processes, timely delivery / execution, and adherence to contracts that support the procure-to-pay process within Safelite.
• Supplier Relationships and Analysis : Establish and sustain trustworthy relationships with suppliers and business partners to support programs and agreements. Prepare and share category reports and analyses to offer insights on performance and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What You Will Need

What You Will Get