Purchasing Supervisor

Purchasing Supervisor

Optimize the use of company assets in the acquisition of assigned goods and services. Become knowledgeable about market conditions and trends, formulating short- and long-term strategies to ensure quality and continuity of supply while minimizing total cost.

Job Responsibilities

• Adheres to Purchasing policies, processes, current warehouse and inventory policies and procedures.
• Receive shop, (Production orders) and customer service requisitions, (Part orders); analyze for quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Consolidate requirements and develop the most suitable method of purchasing, such as spot buying, contracts, blanket orders, purchase card orders, and supplier stocking arrangements.
• Evaluate suppliers through methods such as supplier visitations and various objective performance measurements, including on-time delivery, service performance, data trends, and price performance.
• Utilize Evapco Quality Control systems to report, analyze, and conduct root cause analysis, (Nonconformities Reports, and Quality Assurance Reports).
• Works with vendors/suppliers to resolve any warranty or failed/defective items parts or materials, (Return Material Authorizations).
• Generate effective communication, good relations, and a positive image with suppliers and coworkers, promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness.
• Occasionally visit suppliers and/or pick up parts.
• Use and read tape measures, dial calipers, and thickness gauges.
• Responsible for the direct management of the purchasing team of buyers, and purchasing assistant.
• Responsible for resolving any major quality, delivery, or service issues within the supply chain and ensuring a permanent resolution is put in place.
• Leads the team with purchasing planning and inventory control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends.
• Negotiates the pricing level of locally sourced items.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; forwards orders to vendors/suppliers; monitors and expedites orders.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered;
  Resolves any receiving errors or freight issues with the supplier.; forwards receiving documentation for payment.
• Daily interaction with production and quality to ensure timely delivery and resolve any materials concerns.
• Provides purchasing planning and inventory control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends.
• Lead Supply Chain initiatives for Madera and actively participate in various improvement and launch teams within the facility and company.
• Lead position on inventory control projects throughout the facility to accomplish goals and tasks.
• Oversee steel scrap collection, tracking and assist with driving down scrap rates.
• Develop best practices to improve material flow in and out of the plant.
• Take initiative to obtain training and stay abreast of state-of-the-art technologies in product, Supply Chain, and Purchasing practices.
• Develop direct reports with best practices and create a mentoring process
• Provide back-up administrative support to other departments, as requested. Warehouse and Yard
• May perform other duties, as assigned
• Overtime/Weekend work as needed. Manager's discretion based on workload and staffing levels

Job qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
  - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, General Business, or appropriately related field preferred
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), is preferred
• Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to multitask, prioritize commitments, manage time effectively, and work independently to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Valid CA or US state-issued class C driver's license
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected as this role performs a wide variety of complicated tasks.
• Must be detail-oriented, possess excellent organizational skills, and can work independently with a minimal level of supervision.
• Complete understanding of the production process and equipment application.
• A minimum of 5 years' work experience with proven ability to learn new skills and responsibilities. Purchasing experience preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, ERP systems (Sage
  100, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Location:

Position will be in-office, based in Madera, California.

Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation based on experience. The pay range is $60,089 - $90,274 annually. Evapco has a core principle of treating employees right and has a world-class benefits package to support our stance. We offer an extensive benefits package including E.S.O.P., Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life & AD&D, Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Bereavement Pay, Maternity & Paternity Leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)