Purchasing Supervisor

Parts Town • Addison, IL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Position at Parts Town Purchasing Supervisor See What We’re All About As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority . That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list! Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today! Perks Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture! Hybrid Work schedule Team member appreciation events and recognition programs Volunteer opportunities Monthly IT stipend Casual dress code On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The Job at a Glance The Purchasing Supervisor (internally referred to as the Masters of the SKUniverse Supervisor) will be responsible for leading their team, driving innovation and continuous improvement to benefit our team members, customers and manufacturers. You will also facilitate the day to day purchasing and expediting workstreams to maximize in-stock customer service levels. This will be accomplished by partnering with managers and senior leadership to review customer sales, supplier performance, and new business ventures.

Requirements

• You thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented atmosphere while managing people, assignments, and tasks
• You are a proven problem solver and process improver
• You have a history of hitting goals and delivering on commitments
• You exhibit strong mathematical skills and are highly analytical
• You possess strong knowledge of MS Office programs
• You have strong communications skills, both verbal and written
• While no previous management experience is required, a passion for mentorship and people development is!

Responsibilities

• Leading with our core values, directly manage and mentor Purchasing Department team members.
• Remove barriers allowing team members to consistently achieve their goals
• Understand the end-to-end supply chain and look for ways to eliminate waste, improve efficiency and celebrate daily wins
• Create and improve training methods allowing new team members to be successful quickly
• Understand key outcomes, share expectations, and track performance
• Partner with demand planning team and buy side team to improve service level and support our customer experience team
• Monitor the daily output of MRP and oversee the group of Buyers who execute Purchase Orders
• Supervise the individuals responsible for drop-ship and make-to-order Purchase Orders and ensure we remain within our SLA to the business units
• Manage individuals responsible for our vendor portals and ensure we are maintaining timely turnaround of all PO entry
• Mentor root cause analysis of service level failures within our cross functional teams
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers and help facilitate regular meetings
• Support SAP system enhancements and data accuracy initiatives

Benefits

• Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees