Purchasing Supervisor

Overview In this role you oversee a purchasing team responsible for sourcing, negotiation and procurement of materials and components to support manufacturing development. You lead daily procurement operations, drive supplier performance, and contribute to long-term supply chain strategies and cost-reduction efforts. You ensure timely conversion of requisitions to orders, coordinate with engineering and manufacturing, and maintain compliant purchasing processes. This is a hands-on leadership role shaping procurement policy and supplier relationships within a regulated environment. ResponsibilitiesOversee end-to-end purchasing cycle from requisition to payment and PO/contract managementCoordinate returns and replacements with QA and suppliers for defective materialsEnsure timely conversion of requisitions to purchase Orders/Contracts; monitor subcontracts cost, schedule and performanceLead supplier selection, contract execution, and policy implementation aligned with program requirementsDevelop, evaluate and mentoring procurement staff; optimize operationsPursue technology advancements to improve procurement efficiency and complianceEnsure compliance with internal procurement policies, contractual requirements and standardsCoordinate purchasing with engineering and manufacturing to maintain planned inventoriesParticipate in supplier selection, risk assessment, and relationship management to ensure robust supply chain performanceMonitor supplier performance in quality, delivery, affordability, and financial stabilityAssist with establishment and maintenance of production control systems (where applicable) Key requirementsStrong knowledge of industry procurement practicesProficiency in ERP/MRP systemsStrong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management experienceExcellent organizational, communication and leadership skillsleadershipcommunicationnegotiationERP/MRP proficiencysupplier relationship managementcontract negotiation