Category Lead I

Holman is a familyowned global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving Whats Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated and creating positive rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Principal Purpose of Position:

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers in line with current corporate strategy to provide for continual improvement in sourcing
• Analyze internal customers needs and investigate potential new suppliers
• Lead support and manage the RFP process to obtain the best possible terms with suppliers
• Serve as a liaison between suppliers and legal department during contract negotiation
• Submit necessary paperwork to ensure completeness and compliance with company policy related to suppliers (Contract Vendor Access Agreement COI)
• Play a key role in communicating change of suppliers and implementation of same with key operations personnel
• Analyze contracts invoices and documentation for compliance with existing agreements (KPIs SLAs price). Create detailed reports based on findings and follow up on resolutions
• Analyze and calculate current costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditures
• Monitor vendor performance and investigate vendor complaints to ensure a satisfactory resolution for all parties
• Ability to identify how suppliers affect the company across all business lines and how changes in the relationship may impact other areas of the business
• Support special projects or initiatives as required

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Accounting and/ or Finance preferred
• Clear understanding of contract terms and conditions
• CPSM certification preferred

Relevant Work Experience:

• Prior demonstrated experience in roles that support the job description above are preferred

Planning/Organizing/Managerial Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel Word Outlook etc..
• Attention to detail accuracy in addition tothe ability to work effectively independently and as a team member.
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills.
• Desire to learn new skills / concepts.

Communicating & Influencing Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills.

Outputs:

• Goals will be set and monitored for achievement
• Success will be tracked through cost and time savings through efficiency enhancements
• Communication amongst team members and companywide is key to success

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At Holman we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire train empower and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better we have to do better and to do better we must know better. Thats why we are listening open to learning new things about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity equity and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. Its The Holman Way.

At Holman your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness disability loss of work or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to fulltime employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays Bereavement and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular FullTime

We offer excellent benefits including health vision dental life and disability insurance and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO) paid holidays bereavement and jury duty. In addition we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

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Temporary or PartTime

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave parttime and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

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Pay:

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