Sourcing Strategy Director

About SimpleTire

SimpleTire is a B2B technology-enabled platform that connects all the participants in the tire industry to drive better consumer experience and improve efficiencies. Manufacturers, distributors, tire installers, national retailers, clubs and fleets all engage on the SimpleTire platform to help deliver an improved experience to the online consumer - all the way from researching to buying to installing tires. 

Proprietary technology, actionable data insights and unique talent all relentlessly focus on reinventing tire replacement to make it "way simple, way better." The company's business model links tire manufacturers, tire distributors, national retailers, and 20,000+ installation partners across the country into one seamless e-commerce network, providing consumers access to an unparalleled inventory of tires from hundreds of brands and an all-in-one tire replacement experience. SimpleTire sells tires in all categories, including Passenger, Light truck, Commercial, Agriculture, OTR, Industrial, ATV, Antique, and various specialties. Three primary sales channels include: 

1. Direct to Consumer business led by our flagship site (simpletire.com), 

2. B2B channel servicing national retailers and clubs, and 

3. Fleets and special programs with installers and distributors

One of the fastest-growing companies in the tire industry, SimpleTire has been recognized as the best place to work for 2 years in a row. It is our commitment to creating an inclusive and highly collaborative work environment that facilitates the sharing of new ideas. A special family-like culture that celebrates diversity and brings together experts in technology and the tire industry in an agile, fast-paced environment filled with innovation.

SimpleTire partnered with Dealer Tire in 2018 and has grown more than 3x since then. SimpleTire currently operates as part of the Dealer Tire Family of Companies.

For more information, please visit: www.simpletire.com.

About Dealer Tire

Dealer Tire was formed out of a family business that was founded in 1999 by the then owners of the former Mueller Tire & Brake, a Cleveland-based retail chain founded in 1918. Today, Dealer Tire’s core business manages replacement tire and parts programs for more than 20 automotive OEMs in the U.S. and China. It serves more than 8,000 automotive dealerships from nearly 40 distribution centers across the U.S. Dealer Tire’s enterprise also includes leaders across the automotive reconditioning, ecommerce and vehicle protection & warranty industry segments through its family of companies. In October 2018, Bain Capital Private Equity acquired Dealer Tire. 

For more information about Dealer Tire, visit www.dealertire.com.

About Bain Capital Private Equity

Bain Capital Private Equity pioneered the value-added investment approach. Bain Capital partners with management teams to help build and grow great companies. Bain Capital's success is built on a highly rigorous approach utilizing deep industry/company insights and a significant investment in the resources and expertise to drive strategic and operational transformation at our companies.

The Bain Capital global team, which now operates in eleven offices on four continents, has made more than 1,100 primary and add-on investments that have generated consistently strong returns. Collectively, more than 10 percent of our private equity funds’ commitments come from our professionals, far in excess of industry convention and reflective of both our strong principal investor mentality and confidence in our ability to generate industry-leading returns.

For more information, please visit https://www.baincapitalprivateequity.com.

The Sourcing Strategy Director, a fully remote position, will report directly to the Chief Sourcing Officer and play a critical role in strategy design, development and execution. This leader will work closely with the Chief Sourcing Officer and the director of sourcing relations to identify strategic opportunities to build partner relationships and grow business across partner/supplier channels. They will take a disciplined and data driven approach to this process and work in close collaboration with cross functional teams. This individual will be accountable for developing and managing projects and processes, presentation materials and communication across the organization.

Essential job functions:

• Partner with the Chief Sourcing Officer to identify and develop sourcing strategies, set priorities and support project management, communications, information flow, ownership and follow-through.
• Act as an advisor to the Chief Sourcing Officer to think through decisions and anticipate opportunities, business risks and results.
• Analyze external and internal data to influence well informed decision-making.
• Lead and participate in meetings with the sourcing team, cross functional partners and ELT as required to support presentation, information gathering and drive projects and initiatives, ensuring accountability and achievement of project milestones, key deliverables and results.
• Ensure sourcing team delivery against goals and projects across the function.
• Manage sourcing meetings and support meetings with external partners and ELT as well as strategic business meetings, and ad-hoc meetings (building slide presentations, gathering information and recommending information to be included and follow up communications).
• Develop internal processes and drive projects to optimize the, and impact of the sourcing function.
• Visualize information, data, and insights to craft a compelling narrative
• Manage sourcing team calendar and communications.

Other Duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree and MBA preferred or equivalent related experience
• 7+ in a experience in management consulting or similar role
• Proven track record of working closely with C-suite/VP/Director level executives and an ability to build trust with internal/external stakeholders of all levels
• Strong organizational and process management skills to manage a wide range of incoming requests and responsibilities

• Prior experience in management consulting, strategy, operational leadership, or Chief of Staff type role
• Strong analytical background with demonstrated experience utilizing data to drive decisions. Advanced Excel and SQL Skills preferred.
• Experience with analysis structuring and visualization tool sets such as PowerBI, Tableau preferred.
• Highly organized, prepared and persuasive communicator with the ability to explain complex issues in a simple way. 
• Detail-oriented and capable of multitasking effectively.
• Exceptional project management experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Entrepreneurial-minded leader who has been successful in operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a geographically dispersed and fast-paced, high growth environment, able to redirect efforts easily and maintain a consistent pace.
• Willing to roll up the sleeves and do what it takes to meet deadlines and get the job done.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Talking through the computer for many meetings and one-to-one conversations
• Continuous viewing of a computer monitor and data entry.
• Travel as necessary (< 20%).