Purchasing Supervisor

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Job Summary

Job Description

Role Overview
The Supervisor Purchasing leads daily execution of purchasing activities including purchase order creation order tracking supplier communication and resolution of purchasing issues. The role is operational and executionfocused emphasizing work prioritization issue resolution coaching and adherence to procurement processes while aligning purchasing actions with business and operational needs.
This position includes direct supervisory responsibility for Buyers Purchasing Coordinators or Purchasing Support staff and typically reports to a Purchasing Manager Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Leader (M2M3).

Key Responsibilities
Purchasing Operations & Execution

Supervise daily purchasing activities to ensure timely and accurate order placement
Coordinate workloads priorities and coverage across purchasing tasks
Ensure purchase orders align with demand specifications and approved suppliers

People Leadership & Supervision

Directly supervise purchasing staff
Assign work manage capacity and monitor performance
Provide procedural guidance coaching and regular performance feedback
Support onboarding training and skill development
Participate in performance evaluations and corrective actions

Supplier Coordination & Issue Resolution

Support communication with suppliers regarding orders deliveries and issues
Serve as firstlevel escalation point for purchasing delays discrepancies or shortages
Coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Policy Compliance & Controls

Ensure adherence to procurement policies approval limits and controls
Reinforce proper documentation and purchase order practices
Support audits reviews and compliance reporting activities

Order Tracking & Service Support

Monitor open purchase orders and delivery status
Support resolution of late deliveries or order changes
Ensure purchasing activities support production operations and service needs

Systems Documentation & Reporting

Ensure effective use of ERP and purchasing systems
Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
Monitor purchasing metrics and provide operational reports as required

CrossFunctional Collaboration

Partner with Materials Control Production Scheduling Inventory Control and Finance
Coordinate purchasing activity to support production plans and inventory strategies
Provide purchasing input to operational planning and execution discussions

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and responsiveness
Support standardization of purchasing processes and best practices
Participate in continuous improvement and procurement operations initiatives


Qualifications
Education & Experience

Associate or Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Typically 58 years of purchasing procurement or supply chain experience
Prior experience leading mentoring or coordinating purchasing or operations staff strongly preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of purchasing processes and supply chain fundamentals
Knowledge of ERP systems purchase order workflows and procurement controls
Proven frontline leadership or supervisory capability
Strong organizational problemsolving and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadlinedriven environment
High accountability judgment and attention to detail

Additional Job Details

Management M1

Organizational Impact
Works to achieve operational functional and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job-family results
Plans and establishes operational plans and day-to-day objectives for a team of entry level professionals and/or skilled support employees
Assigns tasks to a team to achieve operational targets service standards etc.
Communication & Influence
Communicates with parties typically within own department or job family and may communicate with parties external to the department which may include clients or partners depending upon the job area
Explains policies practices and procedures of the area of responsibility to others within the team
Sometimes requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies practices and procedures
Innovation & Complexity
Responsible for making minor to moderate improvements of processes systems or products to enhance performance of job area
Problems may be difficult but not complex. Problems typically impacts the department and/or job family group. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
Leadership & Talent Management
Manages a small to mid-sized team consisting of three or more entry level professionals or skilled support employees
Leads directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results
Provides day-to-day work direction for team focused on maintaining steady workflow and productivity and resolving operational decisions
Provides primary input to hiring firing promotion performance and rewards decisions for direct reports
Knowledge & Experience
Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling prioritizing coaching and process execution. Typically requires broad job knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline
Typically has a bachelors degree or equivalent professional certification and 3 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age gender gender identity sexual orientation race color genetic information religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

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