PURCHASING SUPERVISOR
Description
Job Title: Purchasing Supervisor
Reports to: Purchasing Superintendent
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for placing purchase orders to maintain inventory levels and cost control.
· Identify and develop qualified suppliers which meet company standards.
· Maintain and support company objectives for cost reduction, inventory turns and on-time delivery.
· Supervise and develop direct reports in the purchasing department.
· Perform audits and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
· Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
· Make recommendations to management for cost saving strategies
· Develop, maintain and improve supplier relationships
· Locate alternative suppliers, products and services
· Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends
· Daily checks of critical inventory.
· Lead a team of direct reports in Purchasing Department to accomplish goals and tasks
Key qualifications, abilities and skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook
- Knowledge on SAP is a plus
- Organizational skills, analytical and critical thinking
- Knowledge on maintenance equipment desirable
- Strong communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Sense of urgency
- 2+ years of experience in Purchasing roles for manufacturing companies