Purchasing Supervisor
On-siteHowell, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the purchasing team to ensure purchase orders are issued accurately, suppliers are proactively followed up with, and materials are delivered on time. Allocate and manage team workload while maintaining ownership of a personal portfolio of purchasing responsibilities across direct and indirect categories, including raw materials, packaging, tolling materials, MRO, and indirect spend. Ensure materials are procured in alignment with approved suppliers, lead times, inventory targets, and purchasing policies. Maintain purchasing discipline in SAP, ensuring accuracy in purchase orders, pricing, quantities, delivery dates, lead times, and supplier data. Lead or support root cause analysis for purchasing disruptions, actively participating in resolution and driving corrective actions. Support supplier onboarding and issue resolution in partnership with Quality, Regulatory, and R&D.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years of supervisory, team lead, or functional leadership experience preferred
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and purchasing tools
- Experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment preferred
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