Job Title:  Purchasing Leader Supervisor

The Purchasing Supervisor oversees the day-to-day activities of the purchasing department, ensuring efficient procurement processes and effective supplier relationships. This role involves managing a team, monitoring inventory levels, and negotiating contracts to secure the best prices and terms.

Experience & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

3-5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.

American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) (preferably).

Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Bilingual

Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear interaction with team members, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Proficiency in identifying issues and developing creative solutions to procurement challenges.
Experience in leading and motivating a team, fostering collaboration and high performance.
Ability to analyze data and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.
Flexibility to adjust to changing circumstances and respond to evolving business needs.
Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in purchasing processes and documentation.
Effective prioritization of tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Capability to address and resolve disputes or conflicts with suppliers or team members diplomatically.

Proficiency in using functions like VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, and IF statements to analyze data.
Tables and Pivot Charts: Ability to create and manipulate pivot tables for summarizing large datasets and generating insightful reports

Main  Resposabilities

Supervise and coordinate daily purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
Manage and mentor purchasing staff, providing training and support to enhance their skills and performance.
Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with organizational goals and budget constraints.
Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs to avoid stockouts or overstock situations.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with agreements.
Analyze market trends and pricing to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
Review and approve purchase orders and requisitions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
Collaborate with other departments, such as finance and logistics, to streamline procurement processes.
Prepare reports on purchasing activities, including cost analysis and supplier performance evaluations.