Purchasing Supervisor - Largo, FL

Hubbell Incorporated • FL

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About The Position

The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the purchasing department within the organization. Manage the procurement of goods, ensuring that the company secures the best deals and maintains strong relationships with suppliers. Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, supervising staff, and implementing purchasing strategies that align with the company's objectives. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead a team effectively. Additionally, the Purchasing Supervisor must stay informed about market trends and new products that could benefit the company. Effective communication and negotiation skills are crucial in this role to ensure that operations run smoothly and cost-efficiently.

Requirements

• Five plus years in a manufacturing, procurement and supply chain environment with progressive responsibility.
• Five years of experience in a supervisory position preferred.
• Four-year college or university degree in business or material management or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to identify electronic and mechanical components; familiarity with purchasing and inventory control procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with a fully integrated computing system; ability to supervise others.
• Evaluating and negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers.
• Analyze data and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions and optimize procurement strategies.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and supervisory skills, with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience a plus.
• Microsoft Excel, MS Office knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the procurement process, ensuring smooth integration and effective acquisition of materials for ongoing products and new development initiatives, in alignment with strategic objectives and cost optimization.
• Ensure that all goods and services are acquired in a timely manner against established need, received on time, and at or better than established standard cost.
• Manage the bid process to ensure that it is competitive, fair and ethical.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and question any potentially inappropriate procurement activities to maintain the integrity of the company’s procurement process.
• Demonstrate strong time management abilities, assessing and coordinating the tasks of the purchasing team.
• Stay updated on industry developments including procedural changes, document revisions, tariffs, new clauses, required disclosures, and standard certifications relevant to potential business partners.
• Maintain standard operating procedures, conduct training for purchasing staff on these protocols, and continuously enhance and optimize all procurement activities.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable personnel to address issues in the purchase order payment process and liaise with external agencies to coordinate purchases and contracts.
• Support the purchasing team in managing material risks effectively.
• Act as Procurement Lead for Tiger Team, encompassing End of Life, Last Time Buys, Obsolescence, and replacement alternatives with Engineering.
• Provide support to buyers in managing inventory challenges, including adjusting delivery dates, addressing back orders, and navigating long lead times.
• Oversee the daily review and approval of Engineering Changes (ECs), ensuring all modifications meet company standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees