Purchasing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Supervisor to join our team in Cincinnati Ohio. In this role, you will oversee inventory management and procurement operations to ensure optimal supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to maintaining stock levels, improving material availability, and fostering supplier relationships.

Responsibilities :

• Manage inventory levels across multiple sites to maintain appropriate stock and optimize days on hand.
• Identify and address slow-moving or obsolete materials through data analysis and team collaboration.
• Update and maintain safety stock levels, reorder points, and material master data within relevant systems.
• Procure and replenish raw materials, coordinating with vendors and procurement teams.
• Establish and nurture relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent supply and competitive lead times.
• Collaborate with R& D and technical teams to evaluate raw material substitutions and communicate potential lead time impacts.
• Analyze inventory metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Work with sales and commercial teams to align inventory strategies with forecasts, including managing consignment stock as needed.
• Partner with site managers and supply chain teams to ensure production planning aligns with material availability.
• Utilize planning systems to maintain inventory accuracy and uphold system integrity.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier relationship management.
• Ability to analyze data and implement effective inventory strategies.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across teams.
• Familiarity with supply chain logistics and raw material procurement.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field preferred.