Purchasing Supervisor
Core
Overseeing daily procurement operations, managing a team of buyers, and optimizing purchasing strategies to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
Role type
Supervisory procurement manager
Builds
Procurement processes and supplier relationships
Domain
Industrial manufacturing supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, policy development, supplier performance monitoring, purchase order review, cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, trend analysis, process optimization, project management, supplier development
Preferred skills
P&L management, Six Sigma Black Belt certification, advanced degree (MBA/MS Engineering)
Technologies
ERP systems, procurement software
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor a team of buyers; Develop and implement purchasing policies; Monitor supplier performance; Review purchase orders for accuracy and cost-efficiency; Collaborate with finance and engineering; Align site procurement with global sourcing; Analyze purchasing trends and provide strategic recommendations; Support tactical procurement as an escalation path; Maintain compliance with regulations; Facilitate daily management and performance monitoring; Identify projects to drive procurement efficiencies and cost savings; Develop suppliers to improve critical KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management