Procurement Supervisor
About The Position
The Supply Chain Procurement Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises the Supply Chain Procurement team to optimize equipment, materials, and manpower while delivering strong customer service. The role works with regional and global supply chain teams, product lifecycle management, production, quality, technology, and plant management to plan and execute service and cash flow performance. It participates in monthly plant and regional S&OP Partnership meetings with divisional planning to build regional understanding and agreement. The supervisor identifies and resolves capacity constraints amid changing demand and develops plant inventory strategies and lean solutions. The position also contributes to cross-functional projects that improve manufacturing efficiency, supply chain operations, and customer service, and represents the department on projects involving Manufacturing Execution Systems (CoMET) and Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience interacting across functions, such as engineering and supply chain, and at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Access.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, or Accounting/Finance.
- Two years of supply chain experience.
- APICS certification.
- Lean and/or Six Sigma/Performance Excellence certification.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Understanding of cable products, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP.
Responsibilities
- Supervise procurement activities from requisition through payment for fiber, other raw materials, capital materials, and indirect materials.
- Manage raw material and finished goods inventory goals through strategic stocking decisions based on contracts, business strategy, and material availability needs.
- Ensure plants meet delivery objectives, including On-time Performance, Order Cycle Time, and order dating.
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma supply chain tools such as value stream mapping, Kaizen, and DMAIC.
- Serve as a business resource for MES and ERP systems in conjunction with system subject matter experts.
- Serve on the extended product team for FR and RB, providing analysis of capacity, inventory, and delivery performance.
- Develop department personnel by establishing objectives and providing performance appraisals, feedback, and direction aligned with business, product, and individual development needs.
- Generate reports and analysis to improve the effectiveness of planning and manufacturing operations.
- Perform work safely, maintain a safe work environment, observe safe work practices, and proactively report unsafe conditions; take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others at the facility.
- Participate in cross-functional plant and company projects to improve manufacturing efficiency, supply chain operations, and customer service.
- Represent the department on projects involving CoMET Manufacturing Execution Systems and SAP Enterprise Resource Planning.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- Company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
