Handler Announces NAPA Director of Global Sourcing, Direct Spend Search

ATLANTA, GA. – December 14, 2022

We are pleased to announce Handler’s launch of a search for Genuine Parts Company’s  “US Automotive Group” to hire a Director of Global Sourcing, Direct Spend.  Many know this company under its popular “NAPA” brand.

The Director of Sourcing position plays a key leadership role in the end-to-end global sourcing operations (aligning to Merchandising Strategy) as well as the full sourcing process and decision making between vendors, products, and/ or services. 

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive experience in Global Sourcing of finished products, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Category Management, ideally within a high-volume retail chain or distribution environment (factory side) with demonstrated strong negotiation skills.

This executive must possess strong analytical, problem solving and financial modeling skills with an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.  Finally, the successful candidate will have a proven record of leading and developing a high performing team.

Next Steps:

  1. Learn more about NAPA’s leadership role in Global Sourcing, Listen to this audio file with specifics about the position.
  2. Qualified and interested. Listen to an audio filesubmit a referral or resume via email with suggested interest in learning more.
  3. Refer a Colleague / Learn about the search because you may have referrals. Please contact Christi Howard at 470.531.8106 or Christi.Howard@handler.com

We look forward to hearing from you!