What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Supervisor position at OilStates Industries?
GEODynamics in Millsap, TX is looking for qualified candidates for Purchasing Supervisor. Our campus is on the frontage road of Interstate 20 near Millsap, TX. Located west of Fort Worth, it is an easy commute from surrounding communities of Weatherford, Stephenville, Mineral Wells and Aledo.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Responsible for management and supervision of the Purchasing Department
- Oversees allocation of workload and monitor output of work.
- Coordinate, develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal company departments.
- Develop contractual agreements, as required, with suppliers.
- Responsible for identifying global sources of materials, selecting suppliers, arranging contracts, and managing on-going relationships.
- Interact with department managers to resolve various issues which affect the Purchasing Department.
- Attend and participate in project review meetings and production meetings as necessary.
- Assure that all direct-report subordinates to all departmental policies, procedures and work instructions.
- Measure and review the performance of direct reports.
- Create and implement new procedures, cost reduction programs and improvements as necessary.
- Review and analyze supplier performance.
- Report any problems that may affect the performance of the Purchasing Department or any problems that may affect the manufacturing schedule.
- Participate in training
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Education/Experience:
- College Degree with 5 years purchasing and/or materials experience
- or 10 years of purchasing and/or materials experience in lieu of a college degree
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, MBA a plus
- Industry-specific or other professional certifications such as CPM, CPIM, or PMP strongly preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of Supply Chain Management and / or Structured Strategic Sourcing Methodology
- Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and/or other ERP systems
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks related to departmental activities
- Advanced computer and software skills
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent walking and standing
- Frequent use of a computer
