Director, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) - Commercial Tires

Company Overview

With $5 billion in revenue and 3,800+ employees in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, TBC Corporation is a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through wholesale and franchise operations. TBC serves wholesale customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico through TBC Brands, NTW, TBC International, and TBC de Mexico. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at more than 2,000 franchised tire and automotive service centers under the Big O Tires® and Midas®. TBC is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TBC markets on a wholesale basis to regional tire chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. TBC has 20 proprietary brands of tires specializing in passenger, commercial, farm and specialty tires. In 2005, TBC Corp. was purchased by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA). SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s major integrated trading and investment business enterprises. In 2018 Michelin, the largest tire manufacturer in Europe, invested in the company which is now a 50:50, privately held joint venture between Sumitomo and Michelin.

Description

This position at TBC Corporation requires competencies in three primary areas, Technical/Functional, Relational and Developmental. Supply management is more than simply buying raw materials or finished goods and contracting for services. It is a systematic business process that goes further than procurement to include the coordination and consideration of all up-stream and down-stream supply chain process (end-to-end process). This includes the oversight and management of suppliers and their contributions to TBC's operations. 

Job Responsibilities

• Core Competence in Procurement Functions of Supply Chain supplier performance through negotiation of KPIs and service agreements with key suppliers. Plans, facilitates, and strategically supports supplier business reviews. Involves stakeholders in supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Manages the delivery of the project using established project management processes. Develops detailed work plans for each phase of project activities that identify task dependencies, resource requirements and a phase timeline. Comprehends project management approaches and implements them in projects. Has hands-on experience in working with others on supply chain management projects. Uses project management approaches when completing their own tasks.
• Understands communication style may influence work and relationships. Uses good judgment to communicate appropriately. Proactively works to adjust style based on audience and emphasis.
• Actively interacts with, listens to and coaches stakeholders to ensure organizational capabilities and cultural attributes are aligned to expectations. Closes capabilities gaps to ensure results are achieved. Serves as an advocate of the organization and seeks opportunities to demonstrate value.
• Works in close collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders to drive identification and implementation of innovative ideas from suppliers. Takes ownership of shared activities as part of collaborative relationships.
• Cognizant of techniques such as target pricing/costing and should-cost within supply chain activities. Applies these types of techniques beyond the bid request stage. Well-informed in the range of markets and how they affect price, availability and overall supply chains. Provides direction on pricing indicators that affect negotiations and drive overall Total Costs of Ownership (TCO). Understands implications of portfolio analysis to supplier volume and market difficulty in supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business from nationally or regionally accredited university. Supply Chain Disciplines Preferred.
• 5+ years Procurement/Supply Chain Related Experience.
• Active Supply Chain Certifications from National/Internationally recognized Industry Association ISM, SSCM etc.
• 4+ years Automotive/Tire Industry or related field a plus.
• Strong SAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Power Point.
• Excellent research, diagnostic and analytical skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401k plan with a company match. Immediate 100% vesting
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid short term disability and employer subsidized long term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Discounted tire purchasing
• And more!

TBC Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Work Environment.