Purchasing Supervisor Job Description
The following is a full job description for Purchasing Supervisor. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Purchasing Supervisor along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Purchasing Supervisor is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Purchasing Senior Supervisor, Purchasing Director, Purchasing Senior Manager, Purchasing Clerk III, Top Purchasing Executive, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Clerk IV, Purchasing Clerk II, Purchasing Clerk I
Requirements and Responsibilities For Purchasing Supervisor
Supervises daily procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates pricing, monitors performance, and expedites to respond to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Collaborates with other functions to meet current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Performs auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision.
 
Also referred to as: Procurement Supervisor
Similar Jobs:  Purchasing Senior Supervisor, Purchasing Director, Purchasing Senior Manager, Purchasing Clerk III, Top Purchasing Executive, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Clerk IV, Purchasing Clerk II, Purchasing Clerk I
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Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation
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