Strategic Sourcing Manager — Data-Driven Leader (Onsite TX)

Hi-Line Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k), health, dental, and life ins.

Opportunities for career growth andAdv

Job summary

Hi-Line, America's Mobile Industrial Hardware Store, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier relationships and procurement strategy at our Dallas-area headquarters. You will collaborate with executives, drive cost and quality improvements, and guide the team in optimizing SKU coverage and inventory decisions.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, leadership, and a hands-on approach to data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience.
• Experience with 20k+ SKUs.
• Distribution experience preferred.
• Previous team management experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Procurement certifications preferred.
• Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships, develop strong partnerships, and identify value opportunities.
• Partner with Product Manager to manage full lifecycle from new products to sunsetting.
• Lead the buying team and own metrics like fill rates, inventory purchases, and vendor scorecards.
• Enhance KPI reporting with a new BI tool.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier capabilities, and risks; be proactive and execution‑oriented.
• Analyze forecast process and advise on min/max levels to improve fill rates.
• Translate data and analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Escalate issues professionally to get results.
• Negotiate cost‑effective relationships with key suppliers on pricing, terms, and lead times.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Team management

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

BI/Excel

Data analysis

Supplier relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Procurement certifications

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Hi-Line, America's Mobile Industrial Hardware Store, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier relationships and procurement strategy at our Dallas-area headquarters. You will collaborate with executives, drive cost and quality improvements, and guide the team in optimizing SKU coverage and inventory decisions.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, leadership, and a hands-on approach to data-driven decision making.