Industry Value Creation Specialist

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY

Birmingham, AL, United States
Cost reduction initiatives
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excel and data analysis proficiency
The Cost Savings Specialist plays a critical role in driving customer value by training account managers on best practices for identifying and executing savings

Job Summary

  • The Cost Savings Specialist plays a critical role in driving customer value by training account managers on best practices for identifying and executing savings.
  • This position is responsible for developing high-impact savings opportunities in partnership with local account managers and suppliers, ensuring that measurable, documented value consistently flows into the company’s cost savings portal.
  • By strengthening the pipeline of cost savings projects, the Specialist enables Corporate Account Managers (CAMs) and Corporate Account Experience Managers (CAEMs) to deliver compelling value stories to agreement stakeholders — shifting the customer conversation from price to total business impact.

Matching Summary

The Cost Savings Specialist plays a critical role in driving customer value by training account managers on best practices for identifying and executing savings.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cost reduction initiatives
  • analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excel and data analysis proficiency
  • project management experience
  • supplier collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • customer-centric mindset
  • results oriented
  • innovation
  • scalability
  • collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial distribution, supply chain, operations, or related field
  • Proven track record of identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives
  • Proficiency in Excel, reporting systems, and data analysis
  • Willingness to travel

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