Purchasing Supervisor

The Purchasing Supervisor will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.

• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

• Handles discipline and termination of employees following company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.

• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.

• Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.

• Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.

• Establishes service levels and requirements for the department.

• Develops and implements training and quality assurance programs for new hires and experienced employees.

• Identifies and recommends or acquires updates and expansions to technology, equipment, and policies that may improve the purchasing department.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.