Purchasing Supervisor
Core
Leading the Purchasing team to ensure material availability aligned with business priorities, customer demand, and manufacturing requirements.
Role type
Senior IC Purchasing Supervisor
Builds
Material supply for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership and coaching, Supplier performance management, Cross-functional collaboration, ERP system proficiency, Data analysis and KPI monitoring, Process improvement methodologies
Preferred skills
Succession planning, Strategic supply chain initiatives, Lean/PPI methodologies
Technologies
ERP systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing team; Oversee purchasing activities to ensure timely material availability; Manage supplier performance and lead escalation processes; Ensure alignment between Purchasing, Planning, Operations, Quality, and Engineering; Monitor departmental KPIs and implement corrective actions; Lead or participate in strategic supply chain initiatives like NPI and supplier transitions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC