Purchasing & Procurement Supervisor

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Business Operations, the Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's procurement function to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of materials, equipment, supplies, and services that support Gulf Coast Blood Center's mission and operational objectives.

This position provides direct supervision to purchasing staff, manages supplier relationships, drives sourcing and cost-containment initiatives, and ensures adherence to purchasing policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining supply continuity, improving procurement processes, mitigating supply chain risks, and supporting operational excellence across the organization.

• Procurement Operations & Purchasing Management – 30%: Manage and oversee daily purchasing activities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and timely fulfillment of organizational needs.
• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management – 25%: Develop and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies that support organizational goals related to cost, quality, service, and supplier performance.
• Leadership & Staff Development – 15%: Supervise, coach, and develop the Purchasing Specialist.
• Compliance, Quality & Risk Management – 15%: Manage Critical Supplier and Critical Blood Center processes.
• Business Partnership, Reporting & Continuous Improvement – 15%: Collaborate with internal departments to understand business requirements and forecast purchasing needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or sourcing experience.
• Prior experience leading or supervising employees preferred.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, competitive bidding processes, and contract administration.
• Experience with ERP systems and purchasing software required.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing practices, contract administration, and supplier management.
• Ability to analyze purchasing data and make fact-based recommendations.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Free Parking! Career advancement. Engaging and exciting opportunity to support an organization that SAVES LIVES.

Schedule

Full time. Must be available to work at least 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Must be available and willing to work such weekends as determined by supervisor to meet business needs.