Purchasing Manager

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Location​: This role is hybrid - 4 days per week onsite, in Columbus, OH

• 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.

What you will bring

• Bachelor'S Degree Required

• 7-9 Years Required

• Previous experience leading teams Preferred
• 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 Suites product expertise

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.

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• Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Safelite.com/Careers.

Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.

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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