Purchasing Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

• Owns all aspect of the purchasing processes as defined in internal procedures including supplier development, internal processes, and supplier performance
• Responsible for all activities performed by the purchasing team to ensure compliance with business needs
• Responsible to delegate sub processes and tasks to purchasing team and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables of delegated items
• Develops and manages all aspects of the procurement of direct materials and indirect supplies.
• Monitor KPIs to formulate baseline objectives for efficacy and achievable goals for the purchasing team
• Leads strategically critical projects that bring exceptional value to the company through total cost reduction, key supplier relationships, commodity focus, supplier consolidation, cost/benefit financial analysis, and supplier quality management.
• Ensures compliance with government and appropriate corporate policies and procedures for purchasing/subcontract activities including compliance review and small business plans
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to assure departmental effectiveness and compliance.
• Obtains purchasing specifications for programs based on functional requirements.
• Owns processes and reports that determine purchase requirements; Monitoring of generated, acknowledged, and rescheduled purchase orders for sourced goods
• Prepares required reports; provides detailed analysis of purchased goods.
• Monitors inventory position against sales forecast and customer orders to maintain acceptable safety stock levels as needed
• Maintains vendor evaluation program and reports on on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints.
• Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops purchasing department staff; manages schedules and workflow.
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by Management.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or applicable experience
• 5+ years working for a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing
• Ability to function in a multi-disciplinary environment supporting different purchasing workflows
• This position requires either a US Person or a non-US Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization

Desired Skills:

• Experience in direct procurement in a regulated environment.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to interpret and negotiate contracts.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
• Proficient on Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, ERP and MRP Systems.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to liaise with both internal and external customers and key stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing a varied workload, with the ability to identify priority tasks.
• Strong analytical skills - proficient in Excel and reporting software.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for an extending period
• Able to type
• Be able to lift 20lbs

Compensation Information

Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 USD (Annually)

Please note, this is the expected compensation however, ESCO Maritime Solutions considers many factors in determining compensation prior to office, such as: responsibilities and scope of role, candidate's work experience and education related to position, applicable certifications or trainings, business and market conditions.