Buyer

Holley Performance • Bowling Green, KY

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About The Position

Holley Performance Brands is seeking a strategic, relationship‑driven Commodity Buyer to lead the sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management of our Packaging and Corrugated categories. This role is critical in shaping the long-term supply strategy, optimizing total cost of ownership, and ensuring a stable and competitive supply base for our growing portfolio of performance products.

The Commodity Buyer is a professional negotiator, market analyst, and supplier relationship manager responsible for developing and executing a macro-level sourcing strategy for assigned commodities. This individual determines which suppliers Holley partners with, negotiates commercial terms, establishes long-term agreements (LTAs), mitigates tariff and market risk, and consolidates spend across the enterprise. The Buyer owns the strategic direction of Packaging and Corrugated procurement and collaborates cross-functionally to support new product development, cost savings initiatives, and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5+ years of strategic procurement, commodity management, or sourcing experience.
• Demonstrated success in complex negotiations and supplier management.
• Strong analytical capability, including cost modeling and market analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office; experience with sourcing tools a plus.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Packaging or Corrugated commodities strongly preferred.
• APICS, ISM, or other supply chain certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a holistic commodity strategy for Packaging and Corrugated categories.
• Determine preferred supplier partners and manage the full supplier lifecycle.
• Lead all commercial negotiations, including pricing, LTAs, service levels, and contractual terms.
• Consolidate spend across Holley brands to leverage volume and reduce total cost.
• Mitigate tariff exposure, identify near-shore and global alternatives, and manage risk proactively.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and industry indices to guide sourcing decisions.
• Own cost modeling, supplier quoting, benchmarking, and annual cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Evaluate, approve, and onboard new suppliers in alignment with Holley's sourcing strategy.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain on cross-functional projects.
• Support new product launches by ensuring timely sourcing and optimal supplier alignment.
• Develop and maintain sourcing documentation, category dashboards, and strategic analyses.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and best practices.

Benefits

• A highly visible, strategic role with ownership of a critical commodity category.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within Holley.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The ability to impact sourcing strategy across an iconic automotive performance brand portfolio.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees