Commodity Manager - Metals and Mechanical

National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 50 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. Come join us for an extraordinary career in a high growth, team-oriented company!

Come join the NCS team and take your career to the next level in the newly formed role of  Commodity Manager – Metals and Mechanical! Based in our Frisco, TX location, the right candidate will have the opportunity to manage several critical commodities in the NCS spend portfolio.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced, motivated, and strategic Commodity Manager with a proven track record of metals and packaging category management and cost savings, with a strong focus on EBITDA growth. This role requires an individual with a minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience in global sourcing with a spend responsibility of at least $75 million. The Commodity Manager will play a vital role in managing critical commodities to drive cost productivity, innovation, risk mitigation, inflation avoidance, new product development, and supply chain resiliency. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing Leadership:
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies that align with the company's business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to ensure continuity and reliability.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
2. Commodity Management:
• Oversee the procurement of critical commodities, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Subject-matter expert in commodities such as metals, fabrications, fasteners, pumps, packaging, and extrusions.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with key suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
3. Spend Management:
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Seek opportunities to reduce the supply base for optimal spend leverage.
4. Supplier Development and Management:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers.
• Drive supplier development programs to enhance capabilities and support business growth.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and product development teams, to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams in sourcing initiatives and projects like VAVE to ensure successful execution.
• Conduct ideation sessions across multiple business units.
6. Team Leadership and Development:
• Provide peer-to-peer leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a technical field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certifications: CPIM, CPM, CQE, CSCP, CPSM, or CSCM.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in global sourcing, with a proven track record in managing a spend responsibility of at least $75million.
• Experience across multiple industries with a deep understanding of market dynamics and sourcing best practices.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Applicable experience with eRFx platform (e.g. Krinati or Ariba Sourcing) involving eRFP’s and eAuctions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies that drive cost savings and inflation avoidance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with strong Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software and ERP systems.  Includes but not limited to Tableau, Blumor, Power BI, and NetSuite.
• Able to travel a minimum of 20% domestically and occasionally outside of the US.
• Nice-to-have (but not a requirement): Knowledge of P2P (procure-to-pay) and its function within ERP systems; preferably NetSuite.

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.