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Indirect Sourcing Lead

The Hillman Group
Forest, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025
Job Summary

The Indirect Sourcing Lead will be responsible for end-to-end vendor management including vendor initiation, negotiations, and contract management. Hillman's corporate headquarters are located in Cincinnati, Ohio, however open to remote candidates.

Essential Job Functions *

1. Manage the complete vendor management lifecycle from initiation to contract completion.
2. Manage numerous projects such as identifying low-cost alternatives, analyzing conversion opportunities, and facilitating implementation to completion.
3.Identifies process improvement and cost-saving opportunities and recommends appropriate action steps to realize savings.
4. Develop and implement cost-based reduction strategies capable of delivering annual target savings.
5.Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate and maintain favorable terms, pricing, and contracts.
6.Conduct regular performance reviews of suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards and customer expectations.
7.Stay updated on industry trends, new product developments, and emerging technologies relevant to the category.
8.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 sourcing 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
Operational Equipment

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