Indirect Sourcing Lead

The Hillman Group, Inc. • Cincinnati, OH

13h

About The Position

The Indirect Sourcing Lead is responsible for end-to-end vendor management, including vendor initiation, negotiations, and contract management. The role manages projects such as identifying low-cost alternatives, analyzing conversion opportunities, and facilitating implementation through completion. It identifies process improvements and cost-saving opportunities, recommends actions to realize savings, and develops and implements cost-based reduction strategies to achieve annual savings targets.

The role works with suppliers to negotiate and maintain favorable terms, pricing, and contracts; conducts regular supplier performance reviews; and stays informed about industry trends, product developments, and emerging technologies relevant to the category. It also provides guidance and support to cross-functional teams, including sales representatives and marketing managers, to help execute category strategies successfully.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities, including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and incidents to supervisors; wearing required personal protective equipment; and supporting safety committee activities. Duties and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience beyond a buying role.
• Proven track record of negotiating and driving cost savings.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, confidentiality, tact, and adaptability.
• Demonstrates cooperative customer service, responsiveness, and the ability to anticipate customer needs.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, listens respectfully, and responds to voice and email in a timely manner.
• Works effectively with varied personalities, shares resources, supports team decisions, and contributes to team projects.
• Demonstrates industry and job knowledge, organization, efficiency, time management, multitasking, and timely decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete vendor management lifecycle from initiation to contract completion.
• Manage projects involving low-cost alternatives, conversion opportunities, and implementation through completion.
• Identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities and recommend actions to realize savings.
• Develop and implement cost-based reduction strategies to deliver annual target savings.
• Negotiate and maintain favorable supplier terms, pricing, and contracts.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews to ensure quality standards and customer expectations are met.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new product developments, and emerging technologies relevant to the category.
• Guide and support cross-functional teams, including sales representatives and marketing managers, in executing category strategies.
• Participate in safety and health program activities, including reporting hazards and incidents, wearing required personal protective equipment, and supporting safety committee activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior