Job Title: Supervisor of Purchasing | Property of: CJ Bio America 1946 Harvest Ave. Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 | Job #: ADM_P_Supervisor of Purchasing REV: 4/27/2023 |
Department: Purchasing |
Reports to: Manager of Purchasing | Career Path: MG Function: Administration | â– Full-Time | â– Exempt
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Job Summary | To supervise the overall purchasing process |
Summary of Essential Job Functions | - This position is responsible for the supervision of purchasing department personnel.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining
- Negotiate terms and prepare contract documents with suppliers;
- Issue requests for proposals and analyze quotes;
- Place Purchase Orders and Change Orders as needed;
- Support commodity team meetings;
- Obtain competitive quotations to assure financial stability;
- Present visibility and support weekly shortage meetings;
- Support of data integrity in visual and procurement audits/metrics
- Replenish materials, components and assemblies in accordance with MRP/RFP and commodity strategies to support the company while optimizing inventory levels;
- Ability to negotiate with suppliers with RFQ or Bid;
- Operational works like chemical delivery planning considering safety stock and payment control;
- Perform other duties as necessary.
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities | - Ability to supervise a team;
- Ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships;
- Ability to participate in a high performance team-based environment that is fast-learning and adaptive;
- Ability to communicate effectively with both interdepartmental and outside communication and participate in a continuous improvement culture, including utilizing problem solving skills;
- Ability to analyze data;
- Ability to maintain confidential information;
- Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office; with specific high aptitude in Excel;
- Critical thinking, multi-tasking and decision making skills;
- Attention to detail
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Physical Demands & Work Environment | - Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, however business needs may require additional hours worked
- Ability to work in a stationary position for up to 90% of their shift;
- Ability to ascend/descend stairs;
- Ability to move through the entire plant area for up to 10% of their shift
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Education and Experience: | OR - Master’s Degree & 3 years of directly related work experience
OR - Bachelor’s Degree & 5 years of directly related work experience
OR - Associate’s Degree & 10 years of directly related work experience
OR - High School Diploma/GED & 12 years of directly related experience
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We are an E-Verify participant and upon initial offer a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree
Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level
Job Function : Finance