Senior Commodity Manager (Manufacturing - Valves, Fittings, Pumps, Cylinders, etc.)

National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 52 years to become North America’s largest equipment, service, and cleaning solutions provider in the car wash industry. Our world-class brands are backed by the largest service network in the country with more than 300 dedicated service professionals and growing! Come join us for an extraordinary career in a high growth, team-oriented company!

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not currently able to sponsor work visas.

This position requires the candidate to be available to work in-person in Frisco, TX

Job Summary:

As a Senior Commodity Manager, reporting into the Vice President of Supply Management, you will lead commodity management initiatives to support our growing business demands and organizational goals. This person will be responsible for developing and executing multiple commodity strategies in accordance with sourcing productivity, supplier management, inventory management between suppliers and NCS manufacturing sites, supply replenishment, and product innovation. This role will work out of the Frisco, TX location.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for developing and implementing commodity strategies for all assigned commodities, generating tangible cost savings, supplier management in core KPI’s of delivery, cost, and quality; utilization of eAuction platform, working capital improvement (e.g. payment terms improvement, consignment, stock & hold), savings ideation, VAVE, inflation mitigation - all for the assigned commodities of pumps, valves/fittings, tube/hose, cylinders, & air/water panels.
• Manage cost reduction projects by assembling a project team, establishing project timelines, and recording savings projections & actuals.
• Comply with engineering change management by completion of pre-work (review specifications, request samples, testing) and submission of ECRs for project work.
• Create and manage master supply, stocking, consignment agreements with suppliers.
• Conducts regular supplier Quarterly Business reviews with other key stakeholders.
• Manages new supplier qualification process, engages cross-functional team members as necessary.
• Serve as the escalation point of supplier quality and delivery issues at the business units. Champion the creation of improvement/resolution plans.
• Assist in mitigating risks associated with assigned commodities: single sources, price increases, poor quality, late deliveries, and product safety.
• Provides analysis/input on product sourcing decisions relating to product development.
• Develops tools to support sourcing initiatives (eRFX, eAuction, inclusive of RFQs, RFPs, etc.).
• Conducts regular commodity benchmarking.
• Supports other organizational initiatives as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Interact strategically and tactically with manufacturing site leaders and supply management managers on critical supply activities.
• Create established quarterly objectives and track progress toward completion in the performance management (OKR) system.
• Weekly reporting on progress towards objectives and project work.
• Responsible for knowing and complying with company policies and procedures. Keeps the Vice President of Supply Management informed of all significant problems, progress and difficulties pertaining to the Supply Base Managers area of responsibility.
• Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies. Stay up to date on required trainings.
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations or other related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in supply chain (management) and/or commodity management for a manufacturing company (preferred). This experience should include supplier and category management in addition to cost savings productivity in support of a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Proficient/experience with a common purchasing system/ERP preferred.
• Experience with contract negotiations, Master Service Agreements, etc.
• Knowledge/experience with cost reduction initiatives and execution.
• CPSM/CPM certification and/or APICS certification is a plus.
• Must have general working knowledge of strategic sourcing initiatives including spend analysis, strategy formulation, contract negotiations, strategic supplier relationship management.
• Willing to travel at least 5-10%.
• Strong competency within MS Office (specifically Excel and Access);
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices.
• Demonstrated understanding and use of software and analytics to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
• Able to work and communicate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing and operations, quality, accounting, etc.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify, manage and lead business improvement projects.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays.
• Maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
• Comply with company rules, policies and decisions.

Grow your career supported by an energized and passionate team, professional development, training, flexibility and opportunities for advancement. We offer competitive wages and benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off and more.

National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.

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