Purchasing Supervisor

We are looking for a Purchasing Supervisor for our Cookeville, TN location. The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization-wide purchasing and shipping & receiving functions. This role oversees a team of buyers as well as the Shipping & Receiving Clerk, maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and terms, supports import/export activity, and drives procurement standardization across sites.

ATC Automation offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, and more.

Since 1977, ATC has been redefining what's possible in custom automation. From concept to commissioning, we partner with leading brands across the globe to design and deliver custom machinery that drives efficiency, precision, and long-term performance. Our automation expertise spans critical industries that shape the way we live and move-Life Science, Transportation, Consumer Products, and General Industry.

• Supervise daily purchasing activities and a small team of buyers ensuring accurate and timely PO creation, tracking, and documentation.
• Develop and enforce standardized procurement processes including RFQs, supplier onboarding, and purchase order terms across two locations.
• Oversee PO workflow including line‑item accuracy, project/phase coding, and vendor communication.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, ERP procedures, and audit requirements.

• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and value.
• Negotiate blanket, volume-based pricing, payment terms, and purchased component warranties.
• Monitor supplier performance using criteria such as cost, on time delivery, quality, innovation, and business alignment.
• Resolve supplier escalations and material availability challenges proactively.

• Assess and communicate the impact of tariffs, duties, and international trade changes on material cost, lead time, and sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely movement of international shipments.

• Implement sourcing strategies that improve purchasing consistency, leverage spend, and support dual‑site purchasing alignment.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, accounting, and S&R teams to support production schedules and cost savings initiatives.

• Utilize ERP and purchasing tools to manage demand planning, analyze spend, and identify efficiency and savings opportunities.
• Support creation and maintenance of KPI dashboards for procurement activity (e.g., cost savings, on‑time‑delivery performance, etc.).
• Maintain complete and accurate procurement records for compliance and audit purposes.

• Participate in staffing decisions, training, performance evaluation, scheduling, and process development for the purchasing team.
• Analyze and develop buyer capability and maintain workload balance across the purchasing function.
• Supervise and support the Shipping & Receiving Clerk, ensuring accurate receiving, shipment processing, and material flow.
• Help to fill in any gaps in the Purchasing or S&R departments, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience with thorough knowledge of core purchasing practices.
• Experience supervising purchasing staff and/or shipping & receiving personnel (preferred).
• Knowledge of import/export documentation, compliance, and tariff implications (preferred).
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement workflows.

• Contracts Management & Administration
• Negotiation
• Purchasing Management
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• ERP System Proficiency
• Understanding of multi‑site procurement standardization
• Detail‑oriented PO and documentation accuracy

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