Supervisor of Purchasing

Job Title: Supervisor of Purchasing 

Property of: CJ Bio America

1946 Harvest Ave.

Fort Dodge, Iowa  50501

Job #: ADM_P_Supervisor of Purchasing 

REV: 4/27/2023

Department: Purchasing

Reports to: Manager of Purchasing 

Career Path: MG

Function: Administration

■Full-Time       

■ Exempt

Job Summary

To supervise the overall purchasing process

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• This position is responsible for the supervision of purchasing department personnel.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include  interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining
• Negotiate terms and prepare contract documents with suppliers;
• Issue requests for proposals and analyze quotes;
• Place Purchase Orders and Change Orders as needed;
• Support commodity team meetings;
• Obtain competitive quotations to assure financial stability;
• Present visibility and support weekly shortage meetings;
• Support of data integrity in visual and procurement audits/metrics
• Replenish materials, components and assemblies in accordance with MRP/RFP and commodity strategies to support the company while optimizing inventory levels;
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers with RFQ or Bid;
• Operational works like chemical delivery planning considering safety stock and payment control;
• Perform other duties as necessary. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Ability to supervise a team;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships;
• Ability to participate in a high performance team-based environment that is fast-learning and adaptive; 
• Ability to communicate effectively with both interdepartmental and outside communication and participate in a continuous improvement culture, including utilizing problem solving skills; 
• Ability to analyze data;
• Ability to maintain confidential information;
• Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office; with specific high aptitude in Excel;
• Critical thinking, multi-tasking and decision making skills;
• Attention to detail

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, however business needs may require additional hours worked
• Ability to work in a stationary position for up to 90% of their shift;
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs;
• Ability to move through the entire plant area for up to 10% of their shift

Education and Experience:

• Doctorate Degree

OR

• Master’s Degree & 3 years of directly related work experience

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree & 5 years of directly related work experience

OR

• Associate’s Degree & 10 years of directly related work experience

OR                                                                                  

• High School Diploma/GED & 12 years of directly related experience