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)
This job requires working onsite at 1 Linden Ave East, Jersey City, NJ 07305.
Job description
About Sims Metal
Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As responsible corporate citizens, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as ever in our long history.
Purpose of this role
The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for organizing and supervising the purchasing functions of the regional business; managing the daily activities of sourcing/bidding of day-to-day requests entered in the ERP System and capital project purchases; managing local contracts including administering, negotiating, reviewing, renewing, filing, and evaluating procured materials for availability, price, term, and is consistent with the quality and service required. Communicate with requestors/internal customers and accounts payables as needed to ensure the overall process meets all established protocols and SOP’s.
Major Job Responsibilities/Duties
Purchase Orders & Sourcing:
Support SMM Internal Customers:
Vendor Management:
Support the North American Procurement Department
Compile and distribute reports:
Support Accounts Payable related issues:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
Qualifications Requirements
Skills and Competencies
Physical Demands - USA Specific
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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