Commercial Building Materials Buyer

Tommy’s is looking for a Commercial Building Materials Buyer to join a fun and energetic team in a position that is challenging, rewarding, and values your contributions. Tommy Car Wash Systems is looking for an individual who can manage the Procurement Strategy, Vendor Relations, and Execution of Purchase Orders for materials including, but not limited to, structural steel, roofing materials, metal and cladding, IMPs, interior/exterior lighting, interior panels, and other building related components. If you’re organized, have the ability to exercise independent judgement, are detail oriented, and can build strong business relationships effectively, this would be a great position for you.

What can Tommy's offer you?

• Base pay and eligibility for annual profit-sharing bonus
• Full insurance package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance
• 401k match and complimentary financial planning services
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunity for continued education and tuition assistance
• Valuable learning and development program
• Significant ability to grow internally for motivated and strong performing team members
• Fun, energetic, family-oriented work culture with an emphasis on team member morale
• Growing nationwide brand / presence

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned material, parts or equipment.
• Identify, evaluate, and select vendors/suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing while maintaining strong relationships with Suppliers.
• Determine order quantities, working cross functionally with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Fulfillment teams to ensure parts and equipment meet demand.
• Ensure product aligns with the business needs of pricing, quality, and timely delivery. 
• Monitor Inventory levels and forecast future need.
• Analyze market trends and pricing to make informed decisions.
• Using NetSuite MRP system, execute the daily ordering process to meet production and service demand.
• Maintain sale prices for components under assigned commodity based on sale price strategy.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Inventory Valuation, Product Availability, Quantity of Backordered Items, Obsolescence, Annualized Savings, Margin, for assigned components.
• Identify Supply Chain issues that arise collaborating with internal and external teams for solutions.
• Support with the coordination of project transitions to limit obsolescence and ensure new component availability at launch date.
• Other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Position Qualifications & Candidate Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in a Buyer, Agent or Material Planner role
• Requires ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Knowledge of an MRP ordering system, NetSuite (Oracle) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation and written/verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management principles.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively with multiple teams in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail, able to analyze facts and make decisions for the department.
• Experience in purchasing electrical components a plus (Variable Frequency Drives, Contacts, Enclosures, etc.)
• Experience tracking markets trends and adapting purchasing strategy based on findings preferred
• Contract management a plus
• History executing supply transitions and the launch of new products.
• Certification in purchasing or supply chain management (e.g., Six Sigma, APICS).
• Technical savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office; experience within database systems a plus
• Process-oriented and strong collaborator with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize workload 
• Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise good judgment and make sound data-backed decisions
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Views customer care as high priority; exhibits a positive can-do attitude
• Displays a strong initiative and drive to identify gaps and fill them

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm, though additional time outside of normal hours may be required as needed when communicating with international suppliers. On average the Team Member will work 40-45 hours per week.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and operates primarily indoors. Travel is primarily local during the business day to wash sites and suppliers with occasional overnight travel for supplier visits and trade shows.

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, team member must be able to:

• Work and commute in all weather conditions
• Able to effectively communicate, listen, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself and exchange information
• Able to walk, bend, twist, turn, stoop, climb steps, reach with hands, use hands to fingers
• Work in a fast-paced environment where they will often be multitasking
• Move about inside the office to access standard office equipment
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as keyboard, copy machine and printer
• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, alternating between sitting and standing
• Ability to move and lift up to 30 pounds
• Drive between company locations and/or vendors or suppliers as needed while on job

Overview of Tommy’s Family of Companies:

Tommy's Express is a national franchise for outstanding car washes and car care services. Powered by industry leading technology and decades of experience and planning, Tommy's Express car washes deliver a cutting-edge car wash experience unlike anything you've encountered before. Our fully automatic washes feature advances including the easy-loading car wash dual belt conveyor, wide open car wash bay for natural lighting, advanced presoak and sealer services, and free high-power self-serve vacuums on site.

Tommy’s Express Operations consists of eleven Tommy’s Express car wash locations in the following states, Michigan (8), Ohio (1), Florida (1), Texas (1).  This is a quickly growing operation with intentions to open or acquire 3-5 new locations per year.

Tommy Car Wash Systems (“TCWS”) is the power behind our Tommy’s Express equipment. TCWS is a team of passionate car wash professionals working to create opportunities for our partners to become the best car wash operators they can be. We provide modular building designs, robust stainless-steel car wash equipment, an advanced Wash Club license plate reader system, the Tommy Transporter belt, high performance wash detergents, and an industry-leading franchise opportunity. At Tommy Car Wash Systems, we have a solution for almost any size operator. Our team has assisted in the development of hundreds of some of the most successful car washes around the world. Together, Tommy’s Express and Tommy Car Wash Systems make up the Tommy’s Corporate brand, headquartered in Holland, MI.