Purchasing Supervisor
Hubbell Incorporated
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Des Moines • Iowa • United States
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About the role
- Selects, develops, evaluates, and supervises Purchasing staff to insure appropriate assignment of work and completion of department deliverables
- Provides training and guidance and advises subordinates as necessary
- Negotiates with new and current vendors on an ongoing basis to ensure the best possible price and service guarantee for all goods and services
- Represents company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies/ account/ credit terms with suppliers
- Reviews requisitions to ensure appropriate approval, correct account numbers and conformance to company policies
- Analyzes market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability
- Tracks and reports on market conditions and merchandise costs
- Monitors vendor performance and quality addresses issues in a timely manner and seeks replacement sources for inadequate vendors
- Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure that supplies arrive on time, traces delinquent arrivals through purchase orders, and arranges for the disposal of surplus/obsolete materials
- Participates in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
- Continually analyzes and evaluates existing process documentation and procedures; recommends and oversees process improvements
- Identifies and resolves issues that arise relative to purchasing operations collaborating with other areas as appropriate (Manufacturing, Planning, Inventory Control, Quality, etc.)
- Assumes additional responsibilities as needed
Requirements
- 6-8 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Significant experience in a supervisory capacity
- Requires excellent negotiating skills
- Must possess excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP with a working knowledge of MRP/ERP software and concepts
- Organizational skills for efficient office control are mandatory
- Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts
- Requires solid problem solving and decision-making skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
purchasing experiencenegotiating skillsprocess improvementsmarket analysisvendor performance monitoringspecification developmentproblem solvingdecision making
Soft Skills
supervisory skillsorganizational skillscommunication skills