Purchasing Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

The Asset Group Supervisor reports to the Corporate Asset Manager/Asset Group Manager and supervises the Asset

Department (including Asset Managers, Buyers, & AMA's)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties as assigned.

• Supervise the Asset Department (including Asset Managers, Buyers, & AMA's.)
• Drive continuous improvement of systems & processes.

o Develop and suggest more efficient procedures and processes to the Corporate Asset/Asset Group

Manager for consideration and implementation.

• Review and rationalize daily purchases (via workflow) based on PO value, GP%, and variance of historical cost.

• Review Sales order changes and deletions and assess to minimize liability.

• Be an escalation point for critical Purchasing matters.

• Other assigned tasks & duties

• Develop subordinates' skills and encourage growth.

• Ensure departmental compliance with the company quality management system (QMS).

• Possess an expertise of assigned suppliers in regard to policy, procedures, contacts, and products.

• Place Purchase Orders to fulfill all sales backlog and Inventory requirements for assigned product lines.

• Establish and maintain healthy line of communication with all assigned suppliers.

• Set a positive and professional example to all internal the divisions and suppliers.

• Review items to be returned on stock rotations and maintain sufficient inventory levels of stock items.

• Resolve any/all Invoice Discrepancies or Receiving issues.

• Assist with quality issues as necessary.

• Negotiate special returns whenever possible.

• Communicate with sales and product so that we can provide exceptional service to our customers.