Sourcing Manager at Strong Hold – Louisville Metropolitan Area, Kentucky

Who Are We?

We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers.

Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com.

We Are Not:

• Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
• Transactional - we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
• Satisfied - we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.

What We’re Looking For:

The Sourcing Manager leads strategic sourcing to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply chains that fuel production and profitability. You’ll manage a team of buyers, negotiate contracts, drive savings, and mitigate risks in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Coach and develop a team of buyers; oversee daily operations and performance.
• Supply Assurance: Guarantee raw materials and finished goods availability to meet production schedules.
• Cost Optimization: Analyze vendor pricing and lead initiatives to achieve annual savings targets, including programs to offset wage inflation.
• Vendor Management: Maintain scorecards, enforce contract terms, and cultivate strategic partnerships.
• Contract Negotiation: Secure favorable terms with new suppliers and refresh agreements with existing ones.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to source innovative materials and components.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor supply-chain trends, commodity fluctuations, and risks to proactively adjust strategies.
• Process Excellence: Design and audit ERP workflows to ensure compliance and efficiency. Understands changes and fluctuations in the supply chain through market analysis and research that can impact the cost and/or production.

• 7+ years’ experience of sourcing and procuring in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-4 years of management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline.

Preferred education and experience

• MBA or the equivalent experience
• Experience and/or knowledge of TPS and other lean tools

Benefits:

• We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:
• Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, & vision, insurance coverage
• Company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days