Gerber Collision & Glass

Director, Direct Procurement

Gerber Collision & Glass

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Own and lead enterprise-wide direct procurement strategy across all COS categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational realities, and financial targets.
  • Develop and execute category strategies that balance cost optimization, service levels, quality, and scalability across U.S. and Canadian operations.
  • Identify and drive opportunities for standardization, supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, and program optimization.
  • Deliver immediate, measurable savings and performance improvements while building longer-term procurement capabilities.
  • Lead contract negotiations, pricing structures, rebate programs, and commercial terms to maximize total value.
  • Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Legal, and field leadership to ensure adoption, compliance, and sustained results.
  • Establish clear KPIs and performance management routines to track savings, service levels, and supplier performance.
  • Implement formal supplier performance management, including scorecards, QBRs, and corrective action plans.
  • Ensure supplier strategies support growth, geographic expansion, and operational consistency.
  • Build procurement processes, policies, and governance models from the ground up, including sourcing, contracting, and compliance frameworks.
  • Define and implement scalable tools, data, and reporting to enable visibility and informed decision-making.
  • Establish clear roles, decision rights, and operating rhythms across procurement and cross-functional partners.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing direct procurement team.
  • Set clear expectations, priorities, and development paths to support both immediate execution and long-term capability building.
  • Foster a results-driven, collaborative culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience, including leadership of complex direct spend categories.
  • Bachelor’s Degree required (supply chain, procurement, management)
  • Proven experience building or transforming procurement functions in a fast-paced, multi-site or MSO-like environment.
  • Strong background in contract negotiation, supplier management, and category strategy development.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver near-term results while designing scalable, long-term solutions.
  • Experience working across U.S. and Canadian markets strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Preference for experience using Workday
Benefits
  • Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
  • 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
  • 6 paid holidays annually
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
  • Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
procurement strategycategory strategy developmentcontract negotiationsupplier managementcost optimizationperformance managementsourcingcompliance frameworksdata reportingKPI establishment
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementinfluencingcollaborationresults-drivenaccountabilitycontinuous improvementleadershipteam developmentcommunicationstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree