Sourcing Manager

Company Description:

TrailersPlus, a Division of Interstate Group, is dedicated to providing customers with high-quality trailers that meet their needs for any job. Offering cargo trailers, dump trailers, equipment trailers, and utility trailers, we ensure that our customers can work hard or play hard without worrying about their trailers. Based in Nampa, Idaho, we operate 87 TrailersPlus retail locations and have 4 manufacturing facilities across 32 states. Our commitment is to deliver reliable trailers to our dedicated customers.

Role Description:

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Sourcing Manager located in Nampa, ID.

Salary:

$105,000 to $125,000 plus performance bonus.

Job Summary:

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure the continuous supply of quality materials and components for trailer production. This role supports cost-effective purchasing decisions, supplier development, risk mitigation, and timely delivery for a multi-plant trailer manufacturing operation.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Sourcing:

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers for raw materials, fabricated parts, components, and services specific to trailer manufacturing.
• Lead negotiations of price, terms, and delivery with suppliers to reduce cost and improve value.
• Develop short and long-term sourcing strategies aligned with production schedules and company growth goals.

Supplier Management:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead supplier audits and resolve supplier-related issues including non-conformance or delivery failures.

Cost & Risk Management:

• Analyze market trends, materials pricing, and availability to mitigate cost risks and supply shortages.
• Track and report cost savings initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering and Production to support value engineering and cost-down efforts.

Operational Support:

• Collaborate with production planning, purchasing, and inventory teams to ensure timely procurement and flow of materials.
• Support new product introductions by sourcing components and services to meet design and timeline requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental policies related to sourcing and vendor selection.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of Supply Chain Management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of trailer parts, raw materials, and fabrication processes is a strong plus.
• Experience with multi-plant sourcing or centralized procurement operations
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with purchasing software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication and vendor relationship management skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds (e.g., files, packages, or office supplies)
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements for typing and data entry
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video calls, and in-person meetings
• Occasional walking, standing, or bending to retrieve or file documents

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Interstate Group, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.