Purchasing Supervisor

Summary/Objective

Responsible for overseeing the procurement process within a manufacturing facility, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of raw materials, components, and supplies needed for production by managing a team of buyers, negotiating with vendors, and maintaining supplier relationships while adhering to quality standards and company policies.

Assignment -Tasks/Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance, addressing quality issues and delivery delays.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Supervise and direct through KPIs a team of buyers to meet production requirements
• SAP Item master management (vendor lead times, quantity on hand, min/max, reorder points, historical usage, etc.)

• SAP procurement management (purchasing suggestions based on item master detail, demand, & forecasts)
• Analyze purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Lead inventory reduction efforts though Supplier stocking to minimize BCC risk and inventory
• Manage purchase order process, ensuring accurate and timely issuance of orders.
• Expedite parts and purchase orders as required to meet the production schedule.
• Issue all sample and PPAP orders with proper approvals.
• Collaborate with the production planning team to forecast material needs and create procurement plans.
• Provide annual forecasts to suppliers.
• Manage raw material and in-transit inventories, maintaining inventory levels within established budgets.
• Reconcile negative inventory balances, issues with in-transits, invoice issues, and obsolescence related transactions.
• Help resolve ERP and Packing Slip/Receipt issues.
• Provide notification of all price changes on the Cost Approval Form and communicate to the assigned Sourcing Agent for review and approval.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance team knowledge of procurement procedures.

• Provide Buyers each month with supplier late order reports.
• Provide and prioritize assignments to Buyer

Physical Demands

Required Education and Experience

• 10 years of Procurement experience.
• SAP HANA experience
• Procurement experience in SAP HANA Implementation

Preferred Education and Experience

• Leadership abilities to manage a team of buyers and oversee procurement operations
• Proven experience in manufacturing procurement, including supplier management and contract negotiation
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate data and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).