Purchasing Supervisor

Evapco•Madera, CA

8d•$60,089 - $90,274•Onsite

About The Position

Optimize the use of company assets in the acquisition of assigned goods and services. Become knowledgeable about market conditions and trends, formulating short- and long-term strategies to ensure quality and continuity of supply while minimizing total cost.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, General Business, or appropriately related field preferred
Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
The ability to multitask, prioritize commitments, manage time effectively, and work independently to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Valid CA or US state-issued class C driver’s license
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected as this role performs a wide variety of complicated tasks.
Must be detail-oriented, possess excellent organizational skills, and can work independently with a minimal level of supervision.
Complete understanding of the production process and equipment application.
A minimum of 5 years’ work experience with proven ability to learn new skills and responsibilities. Purchasing experience preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, ERP systems (Sage100, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), is preferred
Purchasing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Adheres to Purchasing policies, processes, current warehouse and inventory policies and procedures.
Receive shop, (Production orders) and customer service requisitions, (Part orders); analyze for quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements.
Consolidate requirements and develop the most suitable method of purchasing, such as spot buying, contracts, blanket orders, purchase card orders, and supplier stocking arrangements.
Evaluate suppliers through methods such as supplier visitations and various objective performance measurements, including on-time delivery, service performance, data trends, and price performance.
Utilize Evapco Quality Control systems to report, analyze, and conduct root cause analysis, (Nonconformities Reports, and Quality Assurance Reports).
Works with vendors/suppliers to resolve any warranty or failed/defective items parts or materials, (Return Material Authorizations).
Generate effective communication, good relations, and a positive image with suppliers and coworkers, promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness.
Occasionally visit suppliers and/or pick up parts.
Use and read tape measures, dial calipers, and thickness gauges.
Responsible for the direct management of the purchasing team of buyers, and purchasing assistant.
Responsible for resolving any major quality, delivery, or service issues within the supply chain and ensuring a permanent resolution is put in place.
Leads the team with purchasing planning and inventory control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends.
Negotiates the pricing level of locally sourced items.
Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; forwards orders to vendors/suppliers; monitors and expedites orders.
Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; Resolves any receiving errors or freight issues with the supplier.; forwards receiving documentation for payment.
Daily interaction with production and quality to ensure timely delivery and resolve any materials concerns.
Provides purchasing planning and inventory control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends.
Lead Supply Chain initiatives for Madera and actively participate in various improvement and launch teams within the facility and company.
Lead position on inventory control projects throughout the facility to accomplish goals and tasks.
Oversee steel scrap collection, tracking and assist with driving down scrap rates.
Develop best practices to improve material flow in and out of the plant.
Take initiative to obtain training and stay abreast of state-of-the-art technologies in product, Supply Chain, and Purchasing practices.
Develop direct reports with best practices and create a mentoring process
Provide back-up administrative support to other departments, as requested. Warehouse and Yard
May perform other duties, as assigned
Overtime/Weekend work as needed. Manager’s discretion based on workload and staffing levels