Supply Chain Specialist

Essential Job Duties 

• Negotiate discounts with current and potential supplier dealer partners as it relates to OEM parts purchases to drive parts margin and to secure advantageous terms. 

• Responsible for managing approximately $150M - $250M in spend across numerous regions, and approximately 250 – 350 suppliers. 

• Build and manage relationships with part suppliers in their market to ensure Caliber is getting best-in-industry discounts for our parts purchases, maintaining consistent service levels, and discussing opportunities regarding center/market performance. 

• Sourcing parts suppliers to support growth in new markets and support new center openings. 

• Perform procurement-related functions within their market such as: 

• spend analysis 

• requirements gathering  

• supplier utilization 

• supplier selection, pricing and contract negotiations 

• Review supplier performance through evaluating service levels, pricing, and performance to terms & conditions. 

• Identify opportunities to shift volumes towards suppliers that positively improve Caliber’s bottom line while at the same time ensuring departmental metrics are met. 

• Source individual hard to find parts, in support of centers, and prioritize Caliber’s purpose. 

• Provide regular updates to market leadership on activity in their markets pertaining to parts margin, discount negotiations, buy/sell of parts suppliers, and potential part supplier opportunities as it pertains to center performance. 

• Collaborate with various departments to meet team goals while delivering exceptional customer service to front line teammates and our parts suppliers. 

• Perform other related procurement functions to ensure we have the right product, at the right price, with the right suppliers. 

Skills/Requirements: 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional business environment or a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; automotive industry experience is preferred but not required 

• Ability to negotiate and avoid increased costs by building strong relationships with suppliers. 

• Familiarity with collision industry-specific platforms such as CCC1, Mitchell, and OPS is likewise preferred but not required. 

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications, specific to Excel. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize.