Purchasing Operations Supervisor or Purchasing & Open Order Supervisor
Core
Lead a team of three to manage purchasing activities, expedite open orders, and resolve backorders for third-party suppliers.
Role type
Senior IC Purchasing Operations Supervisor
Builds
Timely product delivery and exceptional customer experience
Domain
Life Sciences / Supply Chain
Required skills
People leadership, supplier relationship management, purchasing and order management, analytical problem solving, data-driven decision making, organizational prioritization
Preferred skills
Coaching and team development, continuous improvement mindset, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Mainframe, AS400, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Manage and coach a team of employees responsible for expediting open orders and resolving backorders; Oversee day-to-day team activities and establish priorities; Manage purchasing activities and relationships with assigned Third Party suppliers; Analyze backlog trends and supplier performance to identify root causes; Develop and maintain reporting on backlog status and team productivity; Drive continuous improvement of operational processes and customer experience.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership