Purchasing Supervisor

Location: Vernon, CA
Company: MGM Transformer Company
Department: Supply Chain / Purchasing
Reports To: Purchasing Manager

Join MGM Transformer Company

MGM Transformer Company is seeking an experienced and results-driven Purchasing Supervisor to lead our purchasing operations and support the uninterrupted flow of materials, components, and services required for our manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring production schedules are met while driving supplier performance, cost optimization, inventory management, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

If you are a proactive leader with strong procurement expertise, supplier management experience, and a passion for operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

As the Purchasing Supervisor, you will oversee daily purchasing activities and help ensure materials are available to support manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, and develop the purchasing team to drive performance and accountability.
• Review, approve, and monitor purchase orders for accuracy, timeliness, and policy compliance.
• Proactively manage material availability and mitigate supply chain risks to maintain production schedules.
• Partner with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to align purchasing activities with operational needs.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve quality, service, delivery, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, contracts, lead times, and service expectations.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier qualification processes.
• Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Participate in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes and meetings.
• Resolve material shortages, quality issues, engineering changes, and production constraints through cross-functional collaboration.
• Track and report purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, purchasing procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and train team members to support professional growth and department effectiveness.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives throughout procurement and supply chain operations.