Purchasing Supervisor jobs in the United States

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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Procurement Specialist
  • PURCHASING
  • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary

    Position is responsible for the procurement of routine and moderate to highly technical/complex commodities and services utilizing solicitation methods including Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in accordance with legal requirements and school division policies/procedures.  

     

    Essential Duties

    1. Ensures compliance with federal and state procurement law, school division policies and procedures, state and federal antitrust law, the Uniform Commercial Code, other procurement-related law.
    2. Promotes efficient, cost-effective business practices in establishing contracts and ensures compliance with sound business practices.
    3. Establishes strategic sourcing plans for all assigned commodities.
    4. Improves procurement efficiency through compliance reviews, procurement analysis and consultation.
    5. Provides guidance and direction to departments/schools regarding solicitation specifications/requirements, legal provisions, ethical issues, management of vendor performance, and contract interpretation/administration; ensures the integrity of the government procurement process is upheld.  
    6. Develops routine and moderate to highly technical/complex specifications, special instructions/conditions, and requirements for RFQ and IFB solicitations; evaluates quotes/bids and recommends award of contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
    7. Develops scope of work and requirements for RFPs in conjunction with departments/schools; establishes evaluation methodologies; determines pricing structures and negotiation strategies for competitive negotiations.
    8. Chairs RFP evaluation committees; facilitates committee sessions; evaluates proposals; conducts competitive negotiation sessions; recommends contract award to the most qualified offeror; prepares/reviews legal contract verbiage/document.  
    9. Conducts pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences with prospective bidders and offerors; prepares/issues written addenda as required.  
    10. Serves as a liaison between the school division and prospective bidders/offerors and vendors. Interviews vendors to maintain technical knowledge of goods/services and to stay abreast of product developments/market conditions.
    11. Monitors vendor performance and initiates corrective action within legal parameters of contractual provisions as necessary; assesses nonperformance situations and initiates contractual default/breach proceedings as required.
    12. Formulates and presents determinations/findings based on sufficient substantiation/justification to withstand legal scrutiny of procurement decisions/actions.
    13. Prepares reports and formal correspondence.
    14. Recommends and assists in development and maintenance of public contracting policies/procedures; updates solicitation formats to comply with changes in government procurement laws, regulations and/or policies.    
    15. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

     

    (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field and considerable related experience in a governmental purchasing environment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills, and abilities.
    • Must possess experience in preparing/processing government RFP’s, RFQ’s, and IFB’s.
    • Must possess considerable knowledge of governmental procurement law; and the ability to analyze/interpret legislation, policies, procedures, and procurement documents.
    • Must possess considerable knowledge of, and the ability to practically apply governmental purchasing concepts, techniques, and principles to include “best practice” control and monitoring techniques, complex contract provisions, basic terms/conditions, and bonding/insurance requirements.
    • Must possess a demonstrated ability to identify, select, and negotiate with vendors/contractors.
    • Must possess the ability to make sound purchasing recommendations/decisions and prepare supporting substantiation/justification.
    • Must possess considerable experience with and working knowledge of programs such as small, women owned, and minority (SWaM) businesses and the small purchases charge card (Pcard), as well as the Virginia eProcurement Portal (eVA).
    • Must possess skills in the operation and use of microcomputer applications to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
    • Must possess excellent communication, analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
    • Must possess the ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with vendors, school division personnel, and the general public.
    • CPPB, VCO, or similar certification required.
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Senior Procurement Specialist
  • PURCHASING
  • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Position is responsible for the procurement of moderate to highly technical/complex commodities and services including the procurement of architectural and engineering services, constructi...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Sanitation Supervisor
  • Sanitation Supervisor
  • Hanford, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for directing all activities associated with the sanitation operation. Oversees sanitation function to ensure compliance with all Company, quality management p...
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Purchasing Supervisor
  • NEOTECH
  • Fremont, CA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Fremont 0NK54 - Fremont, CA Salary Range: $99,400.00 - $121,500.00 Salary DescriptionNEOTech is a leading provider of manufacturing technology and supply chain solutions for ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Purchasing Supervisor
  • The Westervelt Company
  • Moundville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Westervelt Lumber manufactures high quality wood products using only sustainably sourced wood from our own land and other privately held land to ensure we are responsibly managing our natural resource...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Purchasing Supervisor
  • Omni Hotels & Resorts
  • Nashville, TN OTHER
  • Location Nashville Hotel The Omni Nashville Hotel was specially created to be an authentic expression of Nashville’s vibrant music culture. Across from the new Music City Center, the luxury hotel is a...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Warehouse Associate
  • Windy City Wire
  • Sterling, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Windy City Wire - OPS Job title: Warehouse Associate Work Location: Sterling, VA Divisio...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GOTO (Food Expeditor)
  • Silver Diner Development, LLC
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Job Description If you have a passion for hospitality, connecting with people, and serving great food on the cutting edg...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Airport Services Inventory Specialist - Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD
  • Oshkosh Corp.
  • Dulles, VA
  • About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, g...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer - Electronics Manufacturing
  • CIS Secure Computing
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Job Description Job Description This is NOT a federal contract administrator position. RESPONSIBILITIES: Purchase materi...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Subcontract Administrator Associate
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • Herndon, VA
  • Apply your expertise to advance the mission and optimize our business strategy as a Subcontracts Administrator Associate...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GOTO (Food Expeditor)
  • Silver Diner Development, LLC
  • Reston, VA
  • Job Description If you have a passion for hospitality, connecting with people, and serving great food on the cutting edg...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Buyer
  • George Washington University
  • Ashburn, VA
  • I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: In the heart of the nation’s capital with additional programs in Virginia, the ...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Automotive Inventory Associate
  • CARMAX
  • Sterling, VA
  • 7132 - Dulles - 45210 Towlern Pl, Sterling, Virginia, 20166 CarMax, the way your career should be! **Now offering a $1,5...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Purchasing Supervisor jobs
$95,421 to $128,656