Purchasing Supervisor

Job Description:

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hobart Service and Parts both part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) have been supporting the food equipment industry for over 125 years. Together we provide industry-leading service solutions and parts distribution for commercial food equipment across the country.

With more than 1800 associates nationwide we serve as trusted partners to our customershelping keep their operations running efficiently. Our employees are committed to delivering exceptional customer service giving back to the communities where they live and work and living out ITWs core values of Integrity Simplicity Trust Respect and Shared Risk.

SUMMARY

This position has the responsibility for the purchasing of production and service parts including 3rd party manufacturing and outsourcing. Duties including planning scheduling initiating monitoring and quality assurance of all procurement and contract activities while maintaining relationships with suppliers negotiating purchasing contracts solving order discrepancies and managing the purchasing process from the requisition stage through delivery ensuring best possible prices while maintaining the highest quality with acceptable lead times. Further this role will be responsible for tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce costs and improve effectiveness as well as forecasting prices and market trends. Work requires independent and professional judgment following internal ITW policies procedures and applicable local state and federal regulations and is performed under the general direction of the Strategic Procurement Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These are the most significant job duties performed. The size scope and complexity of assigned duties and responsibilities are dependent on the level and experience of the incumbent. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each assigned essential duty satisfactorily. Other responsibilities or special projects not specifically listed below may also be assigned.

• Manages the day-to-day operations (R2P & P2P) of the procurement process with a strong understanding of service and parts purchasing parts identification and purchasing strategies. Oversee the Purchasing activities from Requisition stage through delivery ensuring best price to the highest quality standards at acceptable lead times.
• Manages and reviews documents (purchase orders contracts NDAs SLAs etc.) for the procurement of all parts ensuring compliance to all Purchasing Policy Guidelines as well as applicable federal and state laws. Utilize contracts best practices spend analysis and supplier management techniques to manage cost and supply chain risk.
• Monitors and manages inventory and supplier relationships and proactively knows when to effectively respond or engage contingency plans to prevent disruption to the business. Assess current material availability reasonably predicts future availability based on the market delivery systems and other variables. Collaborates and builds strong working relationships with suppliers to identify cost saving opportunities develop need requirements for parts acceptable substitutions and resolve performance nonconformance. Analyze data and apply findings in decision-making and drive innovative solutions with Suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to purchase challenging sometimes unique or obsolescent parts. Collaborate with other department managers to clarify purchase requisitions identify departmental needs and refine specification/acceptable substitutions for future orders. Works cross functionally with Inventory Control to identify proactive inventory adjustments in support of organizational goals. (15%)
• Collaborate with the Strategic Procurement Manager in the development of procedures and controls with the purchasing function. Develop department strategic initiatives metrics and measure team performance against those initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities and carries out these responsibilities in accordance with the ITWs policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees addressing complaints coaching/mentoring for performance and resolving problems. Must have a passion for motivating and inspiring others to grow and develop talent and bench strength within the team.

These supervisory responsibilities for the purchasing function must be in line with the goals and objectives set forth by the Strategic Procurement Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business Materials Supply Chain Engineering or related field.
• 4 years of Procurement experience
• 4 years Team Lead/Supervisory experience

Certificates and Licenses

Certification of Professional Supply Chain Management is preferred but not required.

Six Sigma Green Belt preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this role the employee is exposed to a normal office environment and occasionally required to walk through a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment. The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand walk reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions

Professional office environment and occasional time spent in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn in required locations including but limited to eyes ears foot and/or other protective devices as required.

Hours of Work

• 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Travel Required

• Up to 25%

Why work for us

• Competitive pay
• Great insurance options with low premiums
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K with company match
• Extensive on-the-job online and classroom training
• Safety-conscious work environment

Hobart Service is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW and Hobart Service are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for all employees. To demonstrate this commitment Hobart Service is tobacco-free (including e-cigarettes) on campuses and within company vehicles and maintains a drug-free workplace.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability please contact Human Resources at to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

Compensation Information:

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ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.