Purchasing Supervisor

Purchasing Supervisor

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence and team leadership? This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence operational success, vendor partnerships, and overall business performance. Join a collaborative environment where your ideas, leadership, and problem-solving skills will drive meaningful results.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing purchasing and planning team
• High visibility role with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership
• Ability to make a measurable impact on cost savings, efficiency, and supply chain performance
• Dynamic environment with exposure to new product development and innovation initiatives
• Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities

This role will be responsible for

• Overseeing end-to-end supply chain management to support production and product requirements
• Managing and strengthening vendor relationships while identifying and onboarding new strategic suppliers
• Leading purchasing staff in daily operations, including requisitions, expediting, and supply adjustments
• Partnering with engineering to source and qualify vendors for new and existing products
• Driving cost reduction initiatives and improving overall procurement efficiency
• Maintaining accurate ERP system data for all purchased materials
• Managing inventory levels, lead times, and supply continuity across multiple SKUs and programs
• Resolving supplier and internal invoicing discrepancies in collaboration with finance
• Supporting quality initiatives by addressing supply chain-related issues
• Mentoring and developing team members to build long-term organizational capability

Expectations will include

• Ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support production timelines
• Maintaining strong communication across departments including marketing, manufacturing, engineering, and leadership
• Achieving inventory performance targets, including turnover goals
• Delivering consistent, on-time supply performance from vendors
• Upholding high standards of data accuracy within ERP systems
• Driving continuous improvement in processes, cost management, and supplier performance
• Building trust-based relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners

A qualified candidate will possess the following

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations
• High level of integrity, accountability, and customer-focused mindset
• Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across diverse teams

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Purchasing Supervisor job.

Job Id: 17928