Purchasing Supervisor

SPX FLOW • Rochester, NY

2d

About The Position

The Purchasing Department Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily purchasing operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services, and driving tactical process improvements across the department. This role coordinates a team of buyers, monitors supplier performance, and implements strategies to optimize purchasing workflows. The supervisor identifies areas for operational enhancement, develops action plans, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes and reduce inefficiencies. Additional duties include maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with company policies, and providing training and guidance to purchasing staff.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to communicate in fluent English is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field
• SAP software experience required
• 4+ years’ purchasing leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management required
• Proven history of developing effective inventory management policies required
• Working knowledge of purchasing, sourcing, supplier performance management, supply chain and inventory strategies & practices; including demonstrated competency in strategic sourcing
• Strong negotiations and contract management skills
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft applications: PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding
• Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills
• Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy
• Works well under stress with the ability to deliver on time

Nice To Haves

• CPM or APICS certification helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise purchasing team to achieve departmental goals through KPI daily monitoring and coordination of efforts to mitigate issues
• Coordinate efforts in the purchasing team to implement new vendors collaborating with Planning and Inventory team to guarantee coverage through transitions
• Maintain accurate procurement records (IFO records, lead times, master data…) and ensure compliance with company standards
• Provide ongoing training and support to team members regarding best practices and new procedures
• Cross functional collaboration to align purchasing strategies with organizational objectives (acceleration, preordering, E&O reduction etc)
• Review Inventory Health on a weekly basis and drive actions with purchasing team to have buy parts above 25% inventory in full range avoid stock outs
• Monitor purchasing volume to ensure preferred supplier is used and sourcing savings plan is executed
• Identify and communicate inflation risks and coordinate efforts for mitigation
• Approve/ control airfreight expenses coordinating efforts to identify causes and create mitigation plan
• Purchasing governance
• Lead process improvement projects implementation
• Create a team environment that fosters collaboration with planning team
• Build a strong relationship with Key suppliers

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Minimum travel may be required on occasion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager