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Now Hiring: Sourcing Manager – This leadership role reports to NAPA’s Director of Sourcing

NAPA Auto Parts Corporate Headquarters (Atlanta/Smyrna, GA)

Onsite: 4 days/week - No Relocation- Local Candidates Only

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of experience in global sourcing (international supplier management, cost modeling, compliance, direct imports)
• Automotive industry experience strongly preferred
• If no automotive background, must have both true global sourcing experience, and retail merchandising experience (working with merchants, building programs, bringing products to market)

COMPANY INFORMATION - In May 2025, NAPA proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary, reinforcing its commitment to leading the automotive aftermarket. NAPA distributes more than 800,000 automotive replacement parts, accessories, and service items—both NAPA branded and key national brands—throughout the U.S. With 20,000+ employees, NAPA is widely recognized for quality parts, service, and expertise, serving retail and commercial customers across all domestic and foreign vehicle models through its stores and distribution centers.

NAPA’s parent company, Genuine Parts Company (GPC), established in 1928, is a global leader in automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. GPC’s Automotive Parts Group operates across North America, Europe, and Australasia, while the Industrial Parts Group serves the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australasia. Together, they power a network of 10,700+ locations in 17 countries supported by over 63,000 teammates.

GPC reported record 2024 revenues of $23.5 billion and net earnings of $904 million. The company has paid a cash dividend every year since 1948 and has increased its dividend for 69 consecutive years, with a 3% increase approved for 2025— underscoring its strong financial performance and long-term stability.

GPC’s culture is grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees are respected, valued, and supported with equal opportunities to grow. Learn more at IMPACT - NAPA, a trusted Fortune 200 industry leader with over 100 years of innovation and operational excellence, continues to set the standard in supply chain performance and global sourcing. This Sourcing Manager role is a critical driver of our direct import strategy, leading cost-saving initiatives, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing across a global supplier network. With strong cross-functional influence, this role ensures alignment between procurement, logistics, inventory, and international teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results. It is a high-impact position that demands strategic thinking, global execution, and continuous improvement to strengthen our competitive edge. We are looking for a results-oriented, analytically driven professional to lead sourcing strategies that deliver measurable value across a dynamic and growing global supply chain.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES -The Sourcing Manager at NAPA Auto Parts plays a vital role in leading the strategic sourcing and management of the direct imports categories portfolio. This high-impact position is responsible for developing long-term sourcing strategies, executing RFPs, driving supplier negotiations, and ensuring strong supplier performance to support cost savings, supply continuity, and business growth. This role requires a collaborative, data-savvy, and results-driven professional capable of working across internal teams and international supplier networks. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated multi-category sourcing experience.

Key responsibilities include:

▪ Develop and manage a 3-year sourcing strategy aligned with business goals and market trends; bring global sourcing expertise to manage international supplier networks

▪ Lead supplier relationship management for direct import products and develop negotiation strategies to build long-term supplier partnerships

▪ Drive continuous improvement in cost, supplier value, and product quality

▪ Design and execute global strategic sourcing initiatives (RFPs, market analysis, negotiations, supplier selection); evaluate supplier capabilities using industry cost models; conduct supplier performance reviews to ensure accountability and improvement

▪ Implement supplier contracts through collaboration with cross functional teams

▪ Achieve cost reductions through efficiencies, scale, and supplier performance

▪ Collaborate across Procurement, Engineering, Category, Pricing, Buying, Logistics, and Global Sourcing Teams ▪ Ensure supplier compliance with policies, trade laws, and performance standards ▪ Use tools such as Excel, COUPA CSO, Wrike, D365, and Power Bi or similar platforms for data-driven decisions

▪ Communicate proactively with domestic and international suppliers to minimize risk

▪ Analyze industry trends to identify sourcing risks and opportunities

▪ Approve supplier lists for bid processes to ensure competitive sourcing

▪ Apply a solid understanding of the sourcing process and supply chain

▪ Negotiate effectively and build strong supplier relationships

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - We are seeking a high-energy Sourcing Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings 3+ years of experience in global sourcing within the automotive industry, with a proven ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and tactical levels. If no automotive background, candidate must have both true global sourcing experience, and retail merchandising experience.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional negotiation skills and a demonstrated track record of managing complex categories, delivering meaningful cost savings, and building robust global supplier strategies.

The professional skills we seek include:

▪ Expertise in executing RFPs and managing supplier relationships, especially within direct imports

▪ Proficiency in sourcing tools such as COUPA, D365, Wrike, Excel, and Power BI or similar platforms ▪ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills

▪ Ability to manage supplier negotiations and long-term strategic agreements

▪ Experience collaborating with procurement, quality, logistics, and international teams

▪ Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet aggressive deadlines

▪ Knowledge of trade policy, compliance standards, and supplier contract terminology

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS - A strategic, analytical, and relationship-oriented professional who thrives in a cross-functional environment and brings a proactive approach to global sourcing. The ideal candidate will balance long-term strategy with day-to-day execution, demonstrate strong negotiation skills, and foster collaborative supplier partnerships that drive value and performance. This requires a unique personality with strong emotional intelligence and who is:

▪ Influential and collaborative across multiple departments and stakeholders; an active listener to understand needs and drive effective solutions

▪ Organized and deadline-driven who is self-directed and reliable under minimal supervision

▪ Comfortable asking tough questions and challenging norms who will take initiative and demonstrate a self-starter mentality

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering

COMPENSATION - NAPA offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a base salary and bonus program.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for defining, implementing, and managing internal claims programs (self-administration) to control quality and costs associated with general liability claims (e.g. customer bodily injury and property damage). This position ensures the company’s claims are handled internally in compliance with industry best practices and company policies, without reliance on a third-party administrator.

Key Responsibilities:

• 25% Claims Handling Standards - Develops and enforces claims handling standards and best practices and oversees quality assurance programs (e.g. file reviews and audits) to ensure adherence to those standards. Drives continuous improvement in claims processes and outcomes under the self-administration model.
• 30% Claims Operations Management - Leads the day-to-day operations of a multi-line general liability claims unit, ensuring consistent application of departmental standards, policies, and procedures. Oversees claim intake, investigation, and resolution processes to maintain efficiency and compliance with service and quality benchmarks. Drives cost containment initiatives, including management of allocated expenses on claims. Monitors loss costs and implement strategies to reduce average claim costs while maintaining fairness and compliance (such as early resolution programs, subrogation efforts, etc.).
• 10% Settlement Authority Oversight - Assumes oversight for all claim settlements and reserve decisions within designated authority levels – reviewing and approving settlements in accordance with company guidelines. Reviews written settlement evaluations and escalates to the appropriate approval level in the organization when required.
• 10% Stakeholder Communication - Establishes clear interface guidelines and communication channels among all parties involved in claims, including the internal claims team (examiners/adjusters), store management, associates, and the Legal department. Regularly communicates claim status and trends to senior management and other stakeholders.
• 25% Team Leadership - Manages and develops the in-house claims staff. Responsible for the selection, training, performance appraisal, and professional development of direct reports. Fosters a high-performance team culture and provides coaching and guidance to ensure adjusters meet regulatory requirements and company performance standards.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This Position typically reports to Senior Claims Manager.
• This Position may have direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area; any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated supervisory and team management experience in the insurance claims field, with ability to mentor adjusters and implement efficient claims handling processes. Strong leadership abilities evidenced by building effective teams and improving workflow.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of casualty claims best practices, legal compliance (fair claims practices, state regulations), and claims quality control techniques (e.g. file audit and review programs). Capable of establishing and upholding rigorous standards for internal claims operation.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate claim information and make sound decisions quickly. Effective negotiation and communication skills, enabling successful settlement negotiations and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (customers, attorneys, insurers).
• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Insurance, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience).
• Professional development in insurance claims or risk management (e.g. industry certifications) is a plus.

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 8

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• 10

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• 3+ years of previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• 5+ years of previous leadership experience

Certifications:

• Insurance licensing as required by state

Competencies:

• Decision Quality
• Collaborates
• Drives Engagement
• Ensures Accountability
• Plans and Aligns
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Develops Talent
• Drives Results
• Manages Conflict

Purpose

The IT Database Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting relational database platforms in both traditional data centers and Azure cloud environments. The role covers installation, configuration, performance tuning, high availability, backup and recovery, monitoring, and incident response for Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, with participation in an on-call rotation to support mission-critical workloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL in data center and Azure environments (IaaS and/or PaaS as applicable).
• Perform day-to-day database administration, including user and role management, permissions, schema changes, and maintenance tasks.
• Monitor database health, performance, and capacity using native and third-party tools; define meaningful alerts and dashboards for proactive issue detection.
• Troubleshoot database incidents (performance issues, blocking/deadlocks, failed jobs, connectivity problems, resource constraints) and drive root-cause analysis and permanent fixes.
• Design, implement, and maintain backup and recovery strategies (full/diff/log, PITR, snapshots, Azure backup options) and regularly test restore procedures.
• Implement and support high availability and disaster recovery configurations (e.g., SQL Server Always On, failover clustering, log shipping, MySQL/Postgres replication, Azure availability sets/zones).
• Optimize database performance through indexing strategies, query tuning, statistics management, and configuration tuning at both OS and database levels.
• Implement and enforce security controls (authentication, authorization, encryption at rest/in transit, auditing) aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Support application and development teams with database design, query optimization, and controlled deployment of schema changes across environments.
• Maintain detailed documentation including runbooks, standards, topology diagrams, data flows, and operational procedures for both on-prem and Azure deployments.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, responding to after-hours incidents, and perform planned maintenance during maintenance windows.
• Automate routine tasks (provisioning, checks, patching, reporting) using scripts and tooling (e.g., T-SQL, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Azure CLI).

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Database Engineer/DBA supporting MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL in production environments.
• Hands-on experience managing databases in traditional data centers (physical/virtual servers) and Azure (e.g., SQL Server on Azure VMs, Azure SQL Database, Azure Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL or similar).
• Strong understanding of database internals: storage structures, indexing, transactions, isolation levels, and locking.
• Demonstrated skills in performance troubleshooting and tuning using execution plans, wait statistics, and monitoring metrics.
• Practical experience with HA/DR solutions and backup/restore strategies, including testing and documentation of failover/recovery procedures.
• Proficiency with scripting/automation for database operations and integration with operational tooling.
• Familiarity with networking, OS, and virtualization concepts relevant to database performance and connectivity (subnets, firewalls, load balancers, storage latency).
• Solid understanding of security best practices for databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure-native monitoring and management tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Alerts, Managed Identities, Key Vault).
• Experience with CI/CD and database change automation, including schema versioning and deployment pipelines.
• Exposure to large-scale or high-volume databases, partitioning, and scaling strategies (vertical/horizontal).
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to data (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, GDPR) and data protection techniques (masking, tokenization).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially under time pressure during incidents and on-call situations.
• Clear communication skills to work effectively with developers, infrastructure teams, security, and business stakeholders.
• High sense of ownership for data integrity, availability, and reliability, with a structured approach to documentation and process.

Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment)

• Limited travel required including air and car travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Benefits & Rewards

• Bonus opportunities at every level
• Non-traditional retail hours (we close at 7p!)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Relocation opportunities across the country
• 401k with discretionary company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Referral Bonus Program
• 80 hrs. annualized paid vacation (full-time associates)
• 4 paid holidays per year (full-time hourly store associates only)
• 1 paid personal holiday of associate’s choice and Volunteer Time Off program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.