Strategic Sourcing Manager - Texas

Create a new Candidate Account Become part of our confidential candidate network and start your job search today! Create a new Hiring Manager Account Post your job listings to gain access to our extensive candidate network. Learn about our Contingency Services We would be thrilled to discuss our range of contingency recruiting options with you. Log In to Your Account Log In (480) 348-0886 Send Us A Message Strategic Sourcing Manager - Texas H&A Recruiter Apply for This Job Inquire Now × Job Application Form After applying you will be automatically redirected to the website. Close Apply Now × Job Application Form Information Sent You have successfully inquired about this job. Create a free account to access more job search tools! Contact H&A for Details Position Details & Responsibilities An established organization with a nationwide distribution network is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead purchasing and sourcing operations from its North Texas distribution center. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will oversee a team of Buyers and focus on strengthening supplier relationships, reducing backorders, improving purchasing margins, and using data to optimize inventory and sourcing decisions. Responsibilities Lead, coach, and manage the purchasing team while maintaining accountability for department results Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve product availability, cost, and purchasing margins Minimize backorders through proactive inventory planning, forecasting, and supplier management Research, evaluate, and select suppliers based on pricing, quality, availability, service, and reliability Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with suppliers to improve overall purchasing performance Develop and manage supplier scorecards, conduct key supplier reviews, and establish action plans Maintain multiple qualified supplier options for critical products and SKUs Monitor commodity, supply chain, and market trends that could impact pricing or availability Partner with Product Management throughout the product lifecycle, from new product introductions through discontinued products Identify strategic purchasing opportunities and present recommendations to leadership Oversee inventory purchasing, forecasting parameters, SKU maintenance, discrepancies, and purchasing KPIs Utilize ERP, MRP, and inventory management systems to improve sourcing and inventory decisions For more information on this position or the full job description, please contact Amie Bowman at Herk & Associates: AmieB@herkandassociates.com Qualifications 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience 3+ years of experience leading Buyers or a purchasing department MRO purchasing experience strongly preferred Demonstrated success negotiating supplier pricing and commercial terms Strong supplier management, sourcing strategy, and inventory planning experience Working knowledge of ERP, MRP, WMS, and inventory management systems Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational abilities Bachelor's degree preferred Procurement certification is a plus INDUSTRY Heavy Equipment Related Products BRANDS COMPENSATION $135,000 LOCATION South Central TAGS Inventory Control Purchasing Texas South Central Heavy Equipment Related Products Other Jobs to Consider Based on this job. Job Title Company Location(s) Job Type Not what you're looking for? Search Jobs This site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. You can accept or decline analytics cookies — this won’t affect your ability to browse or apply for jobs. Accept Reject