Supervisor, Purchasing

MiTek • St.Charles, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and supervising day-to-day purchasing activities, preparing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of raw materials, equipment, and parts to support manufacturing operations. Works closely with vendors, internal departments, and purchasing staff to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality in the procurement process.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred (Bachelor’s a plus).
• 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience required.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience of a procurement team required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP experience required.
• Adopt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement processes, including vendor sourcing, bidding, negotiation, creating and approving purchase orders, and coordinate procurement of goods and services.
• Supervise daily activities of purchasing staff, monitor workflow, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Maintain records of purchases, market trends, deliveries, safety stocks and inventory levels.
• Confer with vendors and internal staff to resolve issues with defective or delayed goods.
• Setting suppler KPIs and evaluating supplier performance based on quality, service, and other key measurables.
• Support negotiations with suppliers on pricing and terms under established guidelines.
• Review catalogs, directories, and online resources to locate necessary goods and services.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and policies.
• Provides day-to-day supervision, coaching, and guidance to purchasing clerks and buyers.
• Promotes teamwork, accountability, and a supportive work environment to encourage staff growth and performance.

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees