Strategic Rubber & Plastics Commodity Buyer – Remote

Flowmaster Mufflers, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Education Assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Holley Performance Brands is seeking a strategic Commodity Buyer for Rubber & Plastics to lead sourcing, negotiate terms, and manage supplier relationships across global teams.

The role focuses on developing long‑term supply strategies, reducing total cost of ownership, and ensuring a stable supply base for performance product lines. Remote work is supported in the US with cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5+ years of strategic procurement, commodity management, or sourcing experience.
• Experience in Rubber & Plastic commodities strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in complex negotiations and supplier management.
• APICS, ISM, or other supply chain certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a holistic commodity strategy for Rubber & Plastics 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Project management

Communication

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Holley Performance Brands is seeking a strategic Commodity Buyer for Rubber & Plastics to lead sourcing, negotiate terms, and manage supplier relationships across global teams.

The role focuses on developing long‑term supply strategies, reducing total cost of ownership, and ensuring a stable supply base for performance product lines. Remote work is supported in the US with cross‑functional collaboration.