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Summary

The Purchasing Supervisor leads procurement and supplier management activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and reliable supply of materials and services. This role oversees purchasing operations, negotiates contracts and pricing, supports inventory and budgeting objectives, and works closely with internal teams and suppliers to drive operational success and continuous improvement.

FunctionsJob Specific Responsibilities

· Oversee the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and purchase order execution.

· Supervise daily purchasing activities and support the development of purchasing team members.

· Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, responsiveness, and competitive pricing.

· Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, cost reductions, and supplier cost increases.

· Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.

· Source and qualify new suppliers to support production requirements, new business opportunities, and risk mitigation.

· Oversee material releases, inventory levels, and purchasing activities to support production schedules and inventory turn goals.

· Lead cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives through strategic sourcing and supplier development.

· Support capital equipment and major expenditure purchases, including vendor selection and negotiation.

· Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Finance to support quotations, new program launches, budgeting, and business objectives.

· Maintain awareness of raw material markets, industry trends, and supply chain risks, particularly related to steel, forgings, and castings.

· Ensure purchasing practices comply with company policies, customer requirements, and contractual obligations.

· Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning related to materials, suppliers, and capital expenditures.

General Responsibilities

· Adhere to company policies and procedures.

· Follow all safety and MIOSHA requirements.

· Maintain a clean work environment.

· Participate in training and meetings.

· Follow all company Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Standards of Conduct policies.

· Report safety or quality concerns in a timely manner.

· Understand and implement Drake Driven Core Values.

Core Competencies

Communication
Accountability
Adaptability
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Business acumen
Coaching
Conflict management
Customer Orientation
Decision making
Delegating
Initiative
Integrity
Leadership
Negotiating
Planning and organizing
Problem solving
Project management
Quality focus
Results driven
Safety awareness
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Writing skills

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position that typically requires 40–50 hours per week.