Supplier Relations Manager

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About Dent Wizard

Dent Wizard is the nation’s undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products – and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. We’re stable, growing and have a strong business model, with opportunities in 43 states, 2.5 million vehicles repaired every year and more than 3,000 highly skilled employees. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve.

As a Supplier Relations Manager your essential job functions will include the following:

  • Execute strategies that position Dent Wizard to achieve volume and profitability goals with assigned supplier group.
  • Develop and effectively manage mutually beneficial business relationships with your assigned supplier partners to uncover new business opportunities that drive growth.  (Line-Level to C-Level)
  • Identify, propose, and structure creative solutions for Dent Wizard and supplier partners by working in collaboration with functional teams including – Inventory Management, Sales, Operations, Legal and Finance.
  • Ability to research, conceptualize, design, and manage programs, propose alternative strategies, and identify operating models that demonstrate a positive ROI.
  • Negotiate, author, and manage supplier purchase contracts as well as navigate issues with supplier partners using a win/win approach.
  • Interact cross-functionally to identify internal stakeholder needs and present to your supplier partners for funding. Collaborate with Finance to collect on all negotiated items with suppliers.                     
  • Perform both qualitative and quantitative analysis on programs and develop recommendations based on data and experience.
  • Provide consultative advice and competitive intelligence to Dent Wizard associates up to and including senior leadership.

Other duties as assigned   

           

Position Requirements

  • Must be a highly motivated and inspired leader that possesses strong communication skills necessary to articulate Dent Wizard’s programs and business strategies that drive demand and position the company as the segment leader.
  • Ability to create and deliver compelling and persuasive presentations.
  • Success using a large account selling process that emphasizes the identification of key business drivers and enables mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Capability to determine each supplier's contribution to success and develop strategies to improve their performance.
  • Ideal candidate will be passionate, collaborative, flexible, demonstrate initiative and possess the ability to navigate and resolve complex issues.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills necessary to provide input and/or build reports and analysis that substantiate research and findings. 
  • Moderate to advanced skills with key business applications, specifically Microsoft Office 365 applications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline is required; MBA preferred.
  • 7+ years of successful large account management, including contract negotiation experience preferred.

Competencies Required

  • Relationship Building
  • Influence
  • Business Acumen
  • Critical Thinking
  • Results Orientation
  • Organizational Agility
  • Initiative
  • Customer Focus
  • Diagnostic Skills
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Operational Excellence
  • Vendor and Supplier Management

Physical Job Requirements

  • Travel 10%-15% as required
  • Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen.

Drug Policy

  • Dent Wizard is a drug-free environment.  All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

The starting compensation is expected to be:

$102,800-$119,000

We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.

EOE Statement: Dent Wizard is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. 

*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dent Wizard's Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at leaveofabsence@dealertire.com or via phone at 833-483-8232.