I am working with a leader in high quality carbon manufacturing for the past 50 years! They work to produce the highest quality steel in an efficient manner. They are looking to bring a Purchasing Supervisor onto their team in Ozark, AR. Someone who is driven and looking to find a company to growth within!

Responsibilities:

• Source components, commodities, services, and capital equipment for the Ozark plant.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and optimize inventory levels.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and corporate purchasing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to grasp raw material requirements and forecast demand accurately.
• Monitor market trends, industry advancements, and supplier performance to optimize sourcing decisions.
• Experience with negotiating costs for products and managing supplier contracts
• Experience with ensuring staff is adhering to the purchase order process
• Collaborate across departments to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Proficiency in negotiation and influencing skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or Business.
• 3-5 years' experience in procurement, production, or engineering in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Full medical, vision, and dental coverage from day one.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off and monthly wellness reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Annual performance-based bonus.

If you're a dedicated professional ready to contribute to America's infrastructure with a company committed to your development and well-being, apply now!