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Buyer – Rubber & Plastics
Holley Performance Brands is seeking a strategic, relationship‑driven Commodity Buyer to lead the sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management of our Rubber & Plastics categories. This role is critical in shaping the long-term supply strategy, optimizing total cost of ownership, and ensuring a stable and competitive supply base for our growing portfolio of performance products.
Position Summary
The Commodity Buyer is a professional negotiator, market analyst, and supplier relationship manager responsible for developing and executing a macro-level sourcing strategy for assigned commodities. This individual determines which suppliers Holley partners with, negotiates commercial terms, establishes long-term agreements (LTAs), mitigates tariff and market risk, and consolidates spend across the enterprise. The Buyer owns the strategic direction of Rubber & Plastics procurement and collaborates cross-functionally to support new product development, cost savings initiatives, and operational requirements.
Key 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.
Qualifications & Experience
• 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.
• Strong analytical capability, including cost modeling and market analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office; experience with sourcing tools a plus.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
• APICS, ISM, or other supply chain certifications are a plus.
What We Offer
• A highly visible, strategic role with ownership of a critical commodity category.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within Holley.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The ability to impact sourcing strategy across an iconic automotive performance brand portfolio.
Holley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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