Supervisor, Purchasing

Join to apply for the Supervisor, Purchasing role at Thermon
.

In a world where performance is paramount and environments are unforgiving, Thermon stands as a global leader, forging the future of thermal management, power distribution, and environmental controls. We don't just build systems; we engineer resilience, empowering the planet's most critical industries to thrive. From the demands of chemical plants and maritime operations to the intricate networks of rail, transit, and data centers, our technologies silently guard infrastructure where failure is not an option.

We craft solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency in extreme conditions across sectors such as food and beverages, mining, pharmaceuticals, renewables, and oil & gas. We care deeply about our customers, our team, and the reliability of every system we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to quality and integrity in everything we do. Through true collaboration, we unite expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side‑by‑side with our customers to elevate industrial performance standards.

The Purchasing Supervisor oversees the day‑to‑day procurement activities at Thermon Canada’s Oakville, Ontario facility, ensuring timely, cost‑effective acquisition of goods and services in accordance with specifications, standards, and procedures. The position supervises purchasing agents, coordinates supplier performance, and supports negotiations within delegated authority while collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Plant leadership to maintain production continuity and compliance. The Purchasing Supervisor reports to the Purchasing Manager and aligns with Global Strategic Sourcing on execution.

• Supervise purchasing agents in Oakville and provide support to Orillia as required, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in purchase order issuance and supplier communication.
• Convert requisitions into purchase orders, manage confirmations, expedite critical items, and resolve exceptions to maintain uninterrupted supply.
• Maintain approved supplier lists, monitor performance (on‑time delivery, quality, responsiveness), and initiate corrective actions with Quality and Engineering.
• Conduct negotiations on pricing, delivery, and payment terms within established authority; escalate complex or strategic matters to senior management or Global Strategic Sourcing.
• Ensure adherence to ASME standards, engineering specifications, and company operating and quality procedures.
• Maintain accurate supplier and procurement data within ERP systems, monitor MRP signals, and address shortages or rescheduling requirements.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, receiving mismatches, and supplier claims in coordination with Accounts Payable and Receiving.
• Prepare and distribute reports on planned orders, shortages, schedule changes, inventory exceptions, and supplier delivery performance.
• Identify and implement initiatives to reduce lead times, improve inventory health, and optimize total landed cost.
• Serve as a liaison with Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support production schedules and engineering change management.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop a team in a fast‑paced industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong business acumen with practical knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain operations.
• Effective communication and relationship‑building skills across internal functions and external suppliers.
• Technical proficiency in interpreting specifications and ensuring compliance with engineering and quality requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and procurement data management.
• Strong negotiation and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues independently and escalate appropriately.
• Commitment to Thermon's values of Care, Commit, and Collaborate.

• 5–7 years of purchasing experience within industrial manufacturing, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Exposure to complex…