Purchasing Supervisor

To supervise the daily activities of the personnel assigned to the Purchasing Department and to ensure all activities are performed accurately and timely to support the production needs of this facility. Develop effective relationships with suppliers to build long-term partnerships that are mutually beneficial. Work effectively with Corporate in identifying cost reductions and performing contract negotiations. Responsible for the scheduling and rescheduling of all purchased material to maintain proper levels of inventory and floor support

Position Contains Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee the purchase of labor, materials, equipment, components, tools, and supplies necessary for operations
• Review and approve all purchases up to designated levels
• Follow up on orders placed, verifies delivery, and oversees the maintenance of necessary records
• Act as a direct liaison between purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing in maintaining inventory levels
• Work with all facilities to maximize the company's effectiveness in procurement
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that take advantage of economies of scale to maximize results
• Negotiate contract and purchase order terms and conditions that will maximize value and minimize risk
• Monitor the distribution and maintenance of assigned commodities for buyers
• Work with buyers to contact potential vendors, review quotations, and evaluate purchase methods. Methods may include discrete orders, vendor managed programs or replenishment programs
• Ensure buyers monitor and react to on-going vendor and service provider performance metrics, providing vendor feedback, and facilitating vendor performance improvement projects where appropriate
• Establish objectives for reducing cost and increasing service to end-users
• Interface with all levels of management, both internally and externally to resolve purchasing related issues
• Work with buyers, engineering, and management to develop sources of supply where vendors, preferred suppliers, and service providers are inadequate
• Interact with engineering department to assist in the sourcing of materials ensuring maximum benefit with respect to cost, quality, and availability of material
• Serve as purchasing lead in the periodic review of standard costs for purchased parts
• Provide buyers with guidance for improving purchasing metrics to include inventory turns, vendor on-time performance, vendor quality
• Review purchasing data for accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
• Implement projects with milestones for assigned commodities with key vendors and ensure priorities are maintained
• Maintain effective communication with both internal and external customers
• Identify and implement purchasing continuous improvement projects to improve cost, quality, and delivery

Minimum

• 5+ years experience in similar position
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in purchasing or a related field,
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, etc.
• Background in performing a high level of labor and material purchases in the domestic market
• Knowledge of the service industry, manufacturing practices, materials, and their use
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment and prioritize work
• Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates, co-workers, management, vendors, and customers
• MRP/ERP background
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience with SAP/certification
• Background in performing a high level of material purchases
• 4-year college degree or higher in business or related field
• CPIM, CPM, and/or APP Certification
• Knowledge and prior use of Supply Chain Logistic Concepts