Purchasing Supervisor

Summary of Duties:

Responsible for development, implementation and monitoring of programs and activities for the procurement of materials, parts, components and equipment.

Specific Duties:

Develops, recommends, and executes the strategic supply chain procurement plans to support the company’s production plan.

Establishes continuous on time in ships between vendors and production operations. Supervises purchasing personnel.

Specific Tasks:

• Monthly and quarterly report of performance of department.
• Maintains inships for master production schedule without creating materials liability.
• Creates and maintains purchasing schedules. Ensures department meets company’s “just-in-time” goals and deadlines.
• Delegates work activities and administers the work of purchasing staff.
• Selects, qualifies and maintains approved supplier base. Develops criteria and standards to determine vendor approval and certification. Monitors, assesses and reports supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Works with external vendors and department heads to resolve issues affecting production cycle, quality standards.
• Evaluates, determines, implements measures for reducing costs while maintaining quality of products and services. Optimizes PPV.
• Develops and analyze the key performance indicators for purchasing manager.
• Reviews and approves purchases up to an established limit. May negotiate major contracts above that limit for approval by others.
• Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.
• Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts.
• Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.
• Participates in TQM initiatives in conducting daily tasks.
• Responsible for own safety and the safety of others following company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Provides leadership for function. Holds regularly scheduled meetings providing feedback on progress of operations. Continuously coaches and develops employees; by conducting timely performance reviews.
• Coach and mentor purchasing staff to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
• Recruitment and Retention:
• Recruit, interview and hire Planner/Buyers.

Required:

B.S. Business or related field or equivalent experience. Not less than five years purchasing experience. Knowledge of purchasing techniques and systems required and familiarity with QA specifications essential. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.Analytical problem solving required.