Sourcing Supervisor

Computype Inc•Roseville, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Computype has been a leading provider of track and trace solutions for critical applications in both industrial and healthcare markets since 1975. The Sourcing Supervisor leads and actively contributes to sourcing activities required to ensure materials are available to support production and customer commitments. This player/coach role is accountable for supplier selection and performance, commercial negotiations, purchase order execution, inventory health, and supplier strategy. The Supervisor develops and coaches team members, drives performance through key metrics, and partners cross-functionally to support end-to-end supply chain needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, buying, or supply planning
2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier performance
Proven ability to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements
Proficiency with ERP systems
Experience sourcing materials, services, and equipment
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

Experience managing spend for contract manufacturing, domestic freight and international trade
Experience sourcing roll goods or similar direct material commodities
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)
Experience participating in or executing Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SI&OP) processes
Global sourcing or international supplier management experience
Epicor ERP system proficiency

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing execution and supplier performance to ensure material availability, cost effectiveness, quality, and delivery performance aligned with production and customer requirements
Strategic supplier management, including supplier selection, negotiation of commercial terms, Supplier Business Reviews, and ongoing performance management
Manage and optimize inventory health to balance customer service, production needs, and working capital objectives; lead inventory health routines
Achieve annual cost savings targets through negotiations, cost modeling, market intelligence, and continuous improvement initiatives
Supervise and develop the Sourcing team, including goal setting, coaching, performance management, training, and succession planning
Facilitate regular team meetings focused on metrics review, issue resolution, communication, and continuous improvement
Develop and optimize the global supply chain for direct materials and facility purchasing
Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality to support material changes, re-qualification, and product life-cycle management
Establish, monitor, and control the department budget, including participation in annual compensation planning
Support customer quotation activities by providing accurate cost of goods information
Maintain department process documentation, training records and ensure ISO compliance
Stay informed on relevant commodity market trends and negotiate for best total delivered cost
Perform other duties as assigned