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Purchasing Supervisor

Purchasing Supervisor

ACCO Engineered SystemsCommerce, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

General Job Description : Purchasing Supervisor supervises daily purchasing operations functioning as a Buyer, Project / Internal Support, and as a Supervisor of a team. Implements strategy to provide materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality volume, and pricing.

The Team Leader is expected to have routine interaction with their team as well as their internal customers. The Team Leader is responsible to ensure that their staff is providing a turnkey procurement solution relative to the responsibilities they are charged with.

Supervises : Buyers

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Supervise Teams Responsible for : Project or Internal Support

  • Supervises a team of Buyers directly that covers a Project or Internal Support function.
  • Assists in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and training of new team members.
  • Collaborates with Buyers on a daily basis to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
  • Identifies and offers solutions to any issues to the Purchasing Manager and / or Director.
  • Responsible for subcontract review of non-union requests, bond reviews, and redline review / negotiations.
  • Understand and resolve billing disputes between Project Managers and suppliers. Escalating to Sales and Purchasing leadership as needed.
  • Work to manage the process of mitigating delays, properly notifying suppliers of their responsibilities from a cost perspective relative to supplier caused issues.

Other

  • Maintaining a knowledge of market conditions as they pertain to pricing, service, and known product issues.
  • Working with Buyers on your team or as assigned by your Director , update and maintain unit cost pricing database.
  • Identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods and services.
  • Track costs in unit measurement. Evaluate market trends.
  • Develop and maintain reports needed to manage suppliers and staff
  • Develop / maintain vendor relationships.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

    • Position Requirements (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities) :

  • A High School diploma or recognized equivalent.
  • Must have 2 years related work experience in materials and production field.
  • Knowledgeable on Supply Chain Management practices.
  • Proficient in the understanding of the issuing of Subcontracts, HVAC Equipment, PVF and Fire Sprinkler, Plumbing and Process, Site Utilities, Field Technician Support, Commodities and Job Site Support, Invoice Processing, and working in Bidtracer.
  • Proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision to meet deadlines
  • Strong verbal communication and listening skills, both over the phone and in person
  • Able to work effectively and professionally in a team environment
  • Strong business writing skills, including use of proper grammar and terminology
  • Knowledge of the industry is preferred but not required
  • Able to demonstrate high customer service skills
  • Able to organize large amounts of information
  • Must be goal oriented and meet deadlines

    • ACCO Competencies :

  • Proactivity / Initiative : Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level / position and with minimal supervision.
  • Perseverance : Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
  • Insight : The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
  • Engagement : Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
  • Teamwork : The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
  • Big Picture : Understands and contributes to organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
  • Motivation / Dedication : Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
  • Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn : Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
  • Problem-Solver : Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

    • Physical Requirements :

    (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • Must regularly lift and / or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • You are a responsible person with the ability to multi-task. You understand that regular & routine attendance is required.

    • Travel : 0 -5% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices.

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