Lead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations at Southland Trailers, strengthening purchasing decisions that keep manufacturing production moving. Build reliable supply through purposeful procurement leadership.
As Strategic Procurement Leader, you will develop purchasing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimize inventory for uninterrupted production. The role also covers cost management, ERP accuracy, process improvement, and purchasing team leadership. Success requires practical procurement expertise and decisive ownership.
Key Responsibilities: Develop purchasing strategies for pricing, supply, and long-term value
Build supplier partnerships and negotiate purchasing agreements
Balance inventory levels with material availability
Identify savings opportunities and improve total landed costs
Coach and develop the purchasing team
Requirements: Success in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
Manufacturing experience is ideally demonstrated
Solid negotiation and supplier relationship-building abilities
Understanding of inventory management, strategic sourcing, and ERP systems
Proactive, analytical decision-maker who leads people accountably
Bring strategic sourcing, negotiation, inventory, and leadership expertise to keep Southland Trailers production reliably supplied.