Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Manager

Hi-Line•Dallas, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Hi-Line is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead its purchasing team, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve product availability across a large, diverse inventory. The role has a direct impact on product availability and customer service while balancing quality, cost, and inventory investment at a privately held, debt-free company that has served customers since 1959. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations & Supply Chain, the manager will lead a four-person purchasing team and collaborate with Product Management, Operations, Sales, and Finance. The position is onsite in Farmers Branch, Texas, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and travel as needed to develop and maintain supplier relationships. Success in the role includes improving supplier performance and fill rates, reducing backorders, making better inventory decisions, and building a purchasing team that relies on clear priorities and reliable data to deliver consistent results.

Requirements

At least five years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience.
Previous experience leading and developing a purchasing or buying team.
Experience managing a large, diverse SKU portfolio and inventory replenishment.
Demonstrated success negotiating supplier pricing, terms, and service commitments.
Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
Experience using ERP and inventory management systems.
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
Ability to work onsite in Farmers Branch, Texas, and travel as needed to develop and maintain supplier relationships.

Nice To Haves

Wholesale or industrial distribution experience.
Experience managing 20,000 or more SKUs.
Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 or a comparable distribution ERP.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
Professional purchasing or procurement certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the purchasing team by setting priorities, coaching employees, and holding the team accountable for results.
Build supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and service expectations.
Improve product availability and fill rates by evaluating forecasts, replenishment practices, and minimum and maximum inventory levels.
Manage inventory investment by balancing customer demand with excess and slow-moving inventory.
Measure supplier performance using vendor scorecards and address quality, delivery, and availability concerns.
Identify alternative suppliers and proactively respond to shortages, market changes, and supply risks.
Partner with the Product Manager on new product introductions, product transitions, and discontinued items.
Maintain accurate purchasing and product data, including item setup and supplier information, and resolve discrepancies.
Strengthen KPI reporting using Excel, ERP data, and business intelligence tools to develop actionable recommendations.
Resolve purchasing issues across departments and professionally escalate concerns when needed to achieve results.