Procurement Manager – Direct; Glass

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.

The Procurement Manager, Glass leads a team responsible for managing strategic supplier relationships with Safelite glass manufacturing suppliers to ensure consistent supply and optimal cost. This role drives annual RFP negotiations, oversees sourcing for new vehicle model introductions, navigates global geopolitical climate, and ensures availability of parts aligned with production schedules. By developing procurement strategies and fostering supplier partnerships, the manager contributes to cost savings, innovation, and supply chain resilience.

The position plays a critical role in maintaining Safelite’s operational continuity and competitive edge through effective supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing.

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for Vehicle Glass purchasing category to ensure consistent glass supply and long‑term value for Safelite.
• Identify and implement value‑add and cost‑saving opportunities through optimizing supplier performance, analyzing spend data, and monitoring market trends.
• Provide leadership and development for a team of buyers to build procurement capabilities and deliver against team & company objectives for cost savings and ensuring supply.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely availability of vehicle glass for new vehicle model launches.
• Support company‑wide growth initiatives through product sourcing & availability.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally within US and with global Belron internal partners to ensure alignment of procurement strategies to support enterprise‑wide initiatives.
• Manage annual RFPs and negotiate supplier contracts to secure favorable terms and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Required certification in Procurement, negotiations, or supply chain.
• Preferred 5–7 years procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in direct spend categories.
• Required 1–2 years supervisory experience.
• Required working for global company, purchasing from suppliers globally.
• Preferred strategic supplier relationship management (high proficiency).
• Preferred team leadership and coaching (high proficiency).
• Preferred time management and organization, multi‑tasking ability (high proficiency).
• Preferred verbal, written, and leadership presentation communication skills (high proficiency).
• Preferred collaboration and interpersonal skills (high proficiency).
• High value supplier spend negotiations, contract agreements, and sourcing execution (high proficiency).
• Data analysis and reporting (medium proficiency).
• Customer service orientation with cross‑functional teams (medium proficiency).
• Microsoft Office‑based software applications (medium proficiency).
• Financial acumen (purchase variance, AP, accrual P&L management) (medium proficiency).

• 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.
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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

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