Purchasing Supervisor jobs in Elkhart, IN

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. Being a Purchasing Supervisor 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. Additionally, Purchasing Supervisor performs auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Purchasing Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Supervisor
  • Safe Fleet
  • Elkhart, IN FULL_TIME
  • Meet the Smart Safety Company


    
    At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.


    Work for the Smart Safety Company


    Location: Safe Fleet Mirrors, Elkhart, Indiana


    The 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.

    

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

    • Managing and mentoring onsite purchasing team
    • Owns all communication and transactions between the company and suppliers, including onsite visits when required
    • Report to management the measurable status of progress and corrective actions as it pertains to supplier performance
    • Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate levels
    • Manages materials savings initiatives in line with profit plan and overall business objectives
    • Communicates with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, availability and delivery
    • Prepares requisitions, purchase orders, and quote requests and is responsible to ensure the correct documentation is supplied to all vendors such as prints, terms and conditions, import/export paperwork and other related documentation
    • Enter Purchase Orders and Requisitions
    • Procure materials and services with or without the aid of the MRP system
    • Manage and resolve problems regarding delivery, quality and pricing in a timely manner
    • Track, maintain, and update lead times, pricing and futures for items ordered
    • Expedites purchase orders to meet the best deliveries and advise departments of delivery status and communicate performances of suppliers, initiates corrective action, and follow up to ensure acceptable resolution
    • Identifies shortages and shipping delays in a pro-active manner and escalates as necessary to meet the schedule
    • Resolves discrepancies related to purchase orders and vendors invoices
    • Maintains reports and analyses as necessary
    • Proactively maintains all open purchase orders, ship date management, past due purchase order management, and purchase order acknowledgement
    • Reduces purchase part lead time and initial Kanban process where applicable
    • Streamline or eliminate process by which we send out components that return to us as subassemblies
    • May perform other duties as assigned


    EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Production/Operations Management, or Engineering or equivalent business experience
    • 5-7 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing/facility environment
    • 3 years of supervisor experience in functional area
    • Experience working with an ERP based system
    • CPM or APICS certification preferred


    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

    • High energy level, persistent and positive attitude
    • Results-oriented, hands on mentality, driven to achieve
    • Ability to plan, organize, and direct work force
    • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
    • Ability to work through conflicts, gain trust and persuasively influence outcomes
    • Uncompromising personal integrity and a high level of personal respect for all individuals


    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

    • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
    • While performing the duties of this job, occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (weather/non-weather)
    • Up to 20% travel may be required


    WORK HOURS:

    • Expected to work 40-plus hours weekly
    • Work hours requirements will vary with business needs
    • Ability to work overtime and weekends


    At Safe Fleet, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, 401K and bonuses.

    

    NOTE: Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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Purchasing Manager
  • Confidential Manufacturing Plant
  • Elkhart, IN FULL_TIME
  • Purchasing Managing and mentoring a dynamic team of purchasing professionals. Establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include but not li...
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Purchasing Analyst
  • Jessen Manufacturing
  • Elkhart, IN FULL_TIME
  • Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Role Description The Purchasing Analyst will be responsible for materials purchasing,...
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Purchasing Manager
  • Food Management Search
  • Elkhart, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: The Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department. This is a salaried position reporting to the VP of Purchasing. Supervisory Responsibilities: Hi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Newmar Corporation
  • Nappanee, IN FULL_TIME
  • Key Areas of Responsibility: Create purchase orders from pick lists. Create part numbers for new parts requests and as required. Create part numbers for parts catalog. Create requisitions to finish an...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • Jayco
  • Middlebury, IN FULL_TIME
  • Purpose: This position exists to plan, coordinate, direct, organize, monitor and lead purchasing functions to secure required materials and products in a manner that satisfies Jayco’s quantity, qualit...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • Elkhart Brass
  • Elkhart, IN
  • Managing and mentoring a dynamic team of purchasing professionals. Establishing and maintaining measurable performance m...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
  • Bull Moose Tube
  • Elkhart, IN
  • Bull Moose Tube Company is seeking to hire a full-time Maintenance Planner/Scheduler at our plant in Elkhart, IN. We kno...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Inventory Control & FSQA Manager
  • Golden Malted - New Carbon Company
  • Notre Dame, IN
  • Company Overview Golden Malted is the largest manufacturer and distributor of waffle irons, mix, and toppings to leading...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Materials Manager
  • Conn Selmer, Inc
  • Elkhart, IN
  • At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of...
  • 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supply Chain Analyst-Buyer
  • Spyglass Search Inc
  • Elkhart, IN
  • Location Elkhart, IN Well established, growing organization with multiple distribution centers and a national customer b...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Manager - Line 7
  • Jayco
  • Middlebury, IN
  • Purpose: This position exists to plan, coordinate, direct, organize, monitor and lead purchasing functions to secure req...
  • 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Relief Driver - CDL (B)
  • Republic Services
  • Elkhart, IN
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide cus...
  • 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Lippert
  • Mishawaka, IN
  • Overview Who We Are: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized...
  • 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

Elkhart /ˈɛlkɑːrt/ is a city in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. The city is located 15 miles (24 km) east of South Bend, Indiana, 110 miles (180 km) east of Chicago, Illinois, and 150 miles (240 km) north of Indianapolis, Indiana. Elkhart has the larger population of the two principal cities of the Elkhart-Goshen Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in turn is part of the South Bend-Elkhart-Mishawaka Combined Statistical Area, in a region commonly known as Michiana. The population was 50,949 at the 2010 census. Despite the shared name, it is not the county seat of Elkhart County; that ...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Supervisor jobs
$91,918 to $123,932
Elkhart, Indiana area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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