American Tire Distributors

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Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD’s coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies. Position Description: The Sourcing Manager is responsible for driving the organization's indirect sourcing and procurement strategy. This position focuses on executing sourcing projects and tactical procurement activities to achieve cost savings targets. The role analyzes spend data, collaborates with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements, executes eSourcing events, and manages contracts related to indirect spend. Key Responsibilities Analyze information from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and internal stakeholders to develop detailed requirements and bid specifications. Collaborate closely with leader to define optimal category strategies and targets, ensuring alignment with current and future business needs. Conduct post-event analyses and provide insights such as price/cost analysis and service level performance. Coordinate with legal counsel to ensure contract terms are aligned with organizational objectives and executed appropriately. Define appropriate metrics and reporting requirements in collaboration with leadership team. Develop and implement category plans aligned with business objectives and market opportunities, ensuring strategic alignment with overall category strategy. Drive sourcing best practices and standardization of procurement processes to minimize supply risks and enhance efficiency. Identify and lead large-scale business opportunities and improvement initiatives that maximize profitability. Implement contract compliance measures and review supplier performance against contracted obligations and service levels. Influence strategic sourcing decisions by providing market insights and developing innovative supplier strategies. Manage all aspects of sourcing processes including tactical opportunities, strategic eRFx’s, and eAuctions. Work closely with functional and business groups to support customer satisfaction through effective implementation and feedback initiatives. Competencies Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Adaptive Mindset - Adapts existing tools and techniques to existing situation~Adapts to changing goals / objectives~Entrepreneurial spirit~Focuses on simplicity when addressing the customer Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Business Insights - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Commercial Acumen - Ability and skill to use understanding of the ATD market and business environment and objectives in developing solutions. Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Contract Management - The ability and skill to administer, monitor and manage the provision of services in line with an agreed contract. Costing and Budgeting - Awareness of costing, budgeting and finance concepts and the ability and skill to apply to related processes and procedures. Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Data Collection and Analysis - The ability and skill to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making including proficient use of aligned software (e.g., Tableau, etc) Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Negotiation - The ability to obtain consensus between two or more parties who may have different interests, for the benefit of the organization. Negotiation may be with internal or external parties. Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Planning & Organizing - Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives. Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Policy & Regulation - The ability and skill to interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise. Project Management - The ability and skill to plan and manage small project work assignments within desired cost, time and quality parameters including project planning, change, schedule, requirements, scope, etc. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 8 years of related experience preferred Skills Adaptive Mindset Communicates Effectively Decision Quality Costing and Budgeting Data Collection and Analysis Drives Results Ensures Accountability Plans & Aligns Optimizes Work Processes Policy & Regulation Planning & Organizing Situational Adaptability Financial Acumen Resourcefulness Commercial Acumen Contract Management Collaboration Project Management Negotiation Physical Demands/Working Conditions Physical Demands Category: Office Physical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements: • Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. • Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. • Travel required: As required by the position. Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. Build a challenging and rewarding career with us! American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace To review our Privacy Policy, click here. Through decades of steady growth, American Tire Distributors has emerged as the nation’s premier tire distributor. Working to create a culture that fosters innovation, leadership, and growth in each valued member of our organization. ATD is home to hundreds of hardworking associates who enjoy the rewards of a job well done. From truck driving, business administration to logistics, we are always looking for top talent to join our professional family. To learn more about our company, visit www.atd-us.com.