Job Summary
The Indirect Sourcing Lead will be responsible for end-to-end vendor management including vendor initiation, negotiations, and contract management.
Essential Job Functions *
- Manage the complete vendor management lifecycle from initiation to contract completion.
- Manage numerous projects such as identifying low-cost alternatives, analyzing conversion opportunities, and facilitating implementation to completion.
- dentifies process improvement and cost-saving opportunities and recommends appropriate action steps to realize savings.
- Develop and implement cost-based reduction strategies capable of delivering annual target savings.
- Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate and maintain favorable terms, pricing, and contracts.
- Conduct regular performance reviews of suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards and customer expectations.
- Stay updated on industry trends, new product developments, and emerging technologies relevant to the category.
- Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams, including sales representatives and marketing managers, to ensure the successful execution of category strategies.
* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.
Education & Experience
- 5 years of experience in indirect procurement within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in contract management and vendor management.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Experience with SAP and Concur and other ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Supply Chain certifications are a plus.
- Experience beyond just a buying role.
Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven track record of negotiating and driving cost savings
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Personal Leadership - Takes initiative and follows through on promises; accepts responsibility for mistakes; protects confidentiality; voices disagreement with tact; accepts & implements change.
- Internal & External Customer Service - Exhibits cooperative behavior; anticipates customer needs & initiates service in a timely manner; exceeds service expectations at all times.
- Communication - Communicates verbal & written information in a clear, concise manner; invites contact and listens with respect; responds to voice and email in a timely manner.
- Teamwork - Arrives at meetings and appointments on time; interacts well with various personalities; shares resources; supports team decisions; contributes to team projects when asked.
- Results Oriented - Possesses current industry & job knowledge; is organized & efficient; demonstrates effective time management & multi-tasking skills; makes decisions in a timely manner
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Five years of experience in indirect procurement within a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in contract management and vendor management
- Strong negotiation skills
- Experience with SAP, Concur, and other ERP systems
- Experience beyond a buying-only role
- Supply Chain certifications
Hillman Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision. Feedback suggests these core plans are a relative strong point of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off options, including standard PTO, holidays, and Flexible Time Off for U.S. exempt employees, are highlighted as a relative strength. Feedback suggests some employees can also purchase extra time off or use paid volunteer time in certain cases.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Program and tuition reimbursement add ownership and development value beyond base pay. Feedback suggests these extras contribute to a more rounded total rewards offering.
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What We Do
Welcome to Hillman, Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hillman Solutions is a leading North American provider of complete hardware solutions. Delivering simple solutions in a complex world to 26,000 customers including Lowe’s, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware, True Value, Do-It-Best, Walmart and many more. Hillman designs innovative products and merchandising solutions for complex categories and provides outstanding customer service. Hillman continues to grow as the leading provider of complete hardware solutions by delivering a ‘small business’ experience with ‘big business’ efficiency. Careers at Hillman include design, engineering, finance, information technology, product management, sales, retail merchandising, warehouse operations, and many more.
