Procurement Supervisor

About the role

The Procurement Supervisor supports the sourcing capabilities and supply chain for the organization while leading the purchasing team to ensure the business has the necessary supplies on time to meet customer and production needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and practices the safety culture, putting safety first.
• Develops sound, cost-effective strategies for purchasing materials and guides team through execution.
• Maintains positive relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Evaluates, analyzes, and selects vendors, products, and services.
• Coordinates with internal teams to understand supply needs.
• Oversees the procurement process from start to finish.
• Negotiates contracts and acquires cost-efficient pricing without compromising quality.
• Evaluates spending operations to enhance product quality and delivery timeliness.
• Develops and implements strategies to optimize supply chain performance, recognizing total cost implications.
• Collaborates with division procurement and legal departments to ensure favorable contract terms.
• Maintains metrics and analyzes data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Resolves discrepancies related to pricing, warranty claims, failure to comply with specifications, or over shipments, and negotiates return items no longer needed.
• Complies with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Trains others to create a cross-functional team.
• Manages and documents employee performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience with experience leading teams.
• Minimum 3 years of aerospace experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• ERP Systems experience required; Syteline ERP experience a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite with advanced Excel skills.
• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.