Purchasing Supervisor

Location: 365 Haacke Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620
Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday

About the role

The Dixon Group is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to develop and implement sourcing strategies that maintain optimal inventory levels while securing cost-effective solutions. You will nurture supplier relationships, analyze market trends, and collaborate across departments to ensure the timely delivery of materials. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coach, and mentor the Purchasing team, managing daily tasks, performance evaluations, and staffing needs while promoting a positive, accountable work environment aligned with Dixon’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Develop purchasing strategies, optimize inventory levels, identify single-source vulnerabilities, and implement dual-sourcing or contingency plans to mitigate supply disruption risks.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and pricing terms to ensure the best overall value.
• Partner with Production and Operations to ensure material availability; work with Accounts Payable to resolve three-way matching discrepancies and approve POs; and collaborate with Quality Assurance to manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Return to Vendor processes, and supplier credits.
• Analyze market trends, monitor supplier performance, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Track and report on core purchasing metrics, including Purchase Price Variance (PPV), On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery, supplier lead times, and inventory turnover.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement (manufacturing environment preferred), alongside proven leadership experience managing a team.
• Proficiency in purchasing software, tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Dedicated, detail-oriented team player and self-starter who excels at building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• APICS, CPIM, or CSCP certification, as well as familiarity with Logility Supply Chain Planning, are preferred.

Pay

Pay Range: $65,000 - $90,000/Annually

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements

About Us

The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers worldwide, the company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.