Manager Facilities & Vendor Management, CTSC - 4551-DOPS

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company•Akron, OH

About The Position

The Manager Facilities and Vendor Management - Commercial Tire and Service Centers (CTSC) owns the strategy and execution for CTSC’s facilities portfolio (~200+ sites). This role drives portfolio optimization, new location development, facility and equipment reliability, and vendor value delivery. Accountable for capital and operating budgets for buildings and equipment, as well as the company’s facilities-related procurement strategy, this position ensures uptime, compliance, and cost efficiency through disciplined planning, structured vendor management, and cross-functional execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Facilities/Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related field with 7 or more years of progressive experience across multi-site facilities management and/or procurement
In lieu of degree, 12 or more years of progressive experience across multi-site facilities management and/or procurement
Strong vendor management experience, including national programs and local partner networks

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, commercial service, or light industrial environments
Data fluency and reporting
Project/program management
Decision-making under time and budget constraints; strong negotiation and change management
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders
Proven ownership of capital and operating budgets and delivery of multi-site buildouts or refresh programs

Responsibilities

Lead the CTSC expansion roadmap and portfolio optimization aligned with organizational strategy: market prioritization, location format decisions (e.g., Center, Hybrid), site diligence, business-case development, and project plans.
Partner with the real estate vendor partner on leases, ensuring financial, operational, and timeline targets align with annual operating plan (AOP).
Own the end-to-end physical execution of new sites as project manager (permitting, build-out, utilities, IT/security installs, equipment procurement, stocking) through launch readiness.
Maintain standardized playbooks, timelines, and cross-functional RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) for all facilities projects.
Establish and enforce maintenance strategy standards and service level agreements across all location formats (centers, plants, hybrids).
Oversee work order triage and execution (e.g., bay doors, lighting upgrades, parking lot resurfacing, electrical, plumbing, etc), ensuring quality, speed, and cost control.
Ensure contract alignment: verify lease maintenance clauses and ensure on-site execution meets contractual obligations (landlord and vendor).
Govern capital project prioritization—allocate budget to the highest-value, risk-reducing initiatives; maintain a transparent backlog and status.
Ensure regulatory and safety compliance for building systems (fire/life safety, security, environmental/waste handling) in partnership with Global Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), when appropriate, coordinate inspections and corrective actions.
Own facilities-related categories (building maintenance, capital repairs, electrical, plumbing, equipment/tools, parts/services).
Build and manage the vendor ecosystem: national programs where scale benefits apply; vetted local partners where responsiveness or specialization is needed.
Lead sourcing events, contract negotiations, and consolidate suppliers where appropriate to reduce cost and complexity.
Ensure adherence to corporate purchasing policies; serve as CTSC subject matter expert for procurement processes, approvals, and compliance.
Track total cost of ownership, realize savings, and measure vendor performance (response time, first-time fix, quality, uptime impact).
Oversee day-to-day lease administration in partnership with Real Estate and third-party transaction providers (renewals, options, amendments).
Monitor rent schedules, common area maintenance reconciliations, and landlord obligations; escalate and resolve issues that impact cost or operations.
Maintain accurate, accessible portfolio documentation (lease abstracts, critical dates, location maps) and communicate updates to field leadership.