JobsUSAProcurement Senior Category Buyer, Indirect
Company : Safelite
Location : Columbus, OH, 43215
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Logistic Support
Occupation : Procurement
Job Details
Procurement Senior Category Buyer
Procurement Senior Category Buyer will oversee our indirect expenditures. This role involves developing procurement strategies, leading high-stakes contract negotiations, and ensuring maximum value across all transactions. They will conduct in-depth market research for assigned categories to identify top-tier suppliers and uncover new opportunities. The Senior Buyer will develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and business partners to enhance and optimize programs and agreements.
What You Will Do
- Strategic Sourcing: Lead and support stakeholders in strategic sourcing initiatives for designated categories by defining scope requirements, developing comprehensive strategies, and executing high-impact projects. Conduct in-depth market research for assigned categories to identify top-tier suppliers and uncover new opportunities.
- Cost Negotiation/Analytics: Lead the gathering and analysis of cost data, perform high-level price comparisons, conduct in-depth market research, and develop strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and enhance performance. Provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Supplier Performance Management, Negotiations: Lead contract activities, define strategic requirements, manage key supplier relationships, and negotiate complex terms to secure competitive prices and advantageous clauses for Safelite, with minimal leadership support required.
- Operational Procurement and Compliance: Utilize ERP (Oracle) to issue Purchase Orders, ensuring adherence to transactional processes, timely delivery/execution, and compliance with contracts. Oversee the procure-to-pay process within Safelite, providing strategic guidance and leadership to stakeholders to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the platform.
- Supplier Relationships and Analysis: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and business partners to enhance and optimize programs and agreements. Lead the preparation and distribution of comprehensive category reports and in-depth analyses, providing critical insights on performance and identifying high-value opportunities for strategic adjustments and improvements.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field Required
- Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS). Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- A minimum of 4-6 years of procurement experience, preferably with extensive expertise in the relevant category. Required
- Highly skilled in strategic negotiation and advanced contract management. Required
- Expert at cultivating and sustaining high-value supplier relationships. Required
- Strong analytical and market research abilities, with extensive experience in analyzing market trends and data. Required
- Expertise in procurement software and tools, including advanced systems integration and optimization techniques. Required
- Exceptional organizational and strategic time management skills, with a proven track record in overseeing high-level procurement processes and managing complex supply chains efficiently. Required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Required
- Experience in a global procurement environment. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Business acumen across Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint (High proficiency)
- Communication skills with internal cross-functional partners (High proficiency)
- Indirect Procurement functional knowledge (High proficiency)
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.
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