Sr. Purchasing Supervisor
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Green Cove Springs, Florida, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience
- 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain processes.
- Experience with inventory analysis, forecasting, material planning, or demand planning preferred.
Full description
Purchasing SupervisorReports To: Supply Chain Manager
Direct Reports: Buyers, Purchasing Agents, Procurement Specialists, and/or Inventory Coordinators
Position Summary
The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the procurement of raw
materials, components, equipment, and indirect supplies required to support
manufacturing operations. This role supervises purchasing personnel, manages supplier
relationships, monitors inventory levels, negotiates pricing and contracts, and ensures
materials are available to meet production schedules while maintaining quality and cost
objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Supervise daily purchasing activities and purchasing team performance.
- Source and qualify suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost requirements are
met.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service agreements with
vendors.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support operational needs.
- Monitor supplier performance through key metrics including on-time delivery,
quality, and responsiveness.
- Lead supplier issue resolution and corrective action initiatives.
Demand Planning, Forecasting & Analytics
- Analyze historical material usage, purchasing activity, production schedules, and
demand to identify trends and future requirements.
- Use ERP/MRP data, forecasts, open orders, lead times, safety stocks, and
inventory levels to anticipate material needs.
- Develop purchasing plans that support future production while minimizing excess
inventory.
- Identify potential shortages, excess inventory, obsolete material, and supply risks
before they impact operations.
- Evaluate changes in demand and production schedules and adjust purchasing
plans accordingly.
- Analyze numerical data and purchasing trends to determine appropriate order
quantities, timing, safety stocks, and reorder points.
- Create and maintain reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and other tools to
support purchasing and management decisions.