Supervisor, Purchasing

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•Murrieta, CA

2d•$60,000 - $81,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for leading, coordinating, and prioritizing purchasing activities across multiple buyers and support roles. This position ensures timely procurement of materials, services, MRO, and outside processing in support of production, quality, and operational goals. The Purchasing Supervisor acts as the primary escalation point for purchasing-related issues and ensures consistency, accuracy, and compliance across purchasing workflows. The Purchasing Supervisor provides functional oversight and guidance to Buyers I, Buyers II, and purchasing support personnel handling production materials, MRO, supplies, outside processing, and data/log management.

Requirements

Experience in purchasing or procurement, within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate a purchasing team
Strong understanding of production purchasing, MRO, supplies, and outside processing
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing reports
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Leadership and team coordination
Attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Effective cross-functional communication
Exceptional attention to detail
Competence with general computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skilled in the operation of standard office machines including printer, scanner, and fax
Industry knowledge or a willingness to learn
Team-based approach
Technical Skills: Ability to read an engineering drawing and bill of materials.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work independently.
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and maturity with good judgment.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted
3+ years’ experience in a similar position
The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Responsibilities

Provide daily direction, prioritization, and support to the purchasing team
Balance workloads across buyers to meet production and business needs
Serve as escalation point for purchasing, supplier, and internal issues
Provide backup coverage as needed to ensure continuity of operations
Maintain compliance with internal purchasing procedures and work instructions
Oversee and maintain purchasing logs.
Maintain Vendor database.
Assist with pricing visibility.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, accuracy, and cycle time.
Support standardization and best practices across the purchasing function
Supervises purchasing operations, ensuring timely procurement of goods and services, vendor compliance, cost control, and adherence to company policies.