Purchasing supervisor
11 days ago
Ermua
The Purchasing Supervisor – Indirect Materials is responsible for managing the procurement of indirect goods and services required to support business operations. This role ensures cost-effective sourcing, supplier performance management, compliance with company purchasing policies, and uninterrupted supply of indirect materials. The position supervises purchasing activities, supports strategic sourcing initiatives, and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to meet operational and financial objectives. • Organize and lead activities in the receiving area, • Lead the materials planning team, • Develop the individual and group capabilities of the planning team, Team Leaders (TLs), and Team Managers (TMs), • Provide continuous training to TLs to ensure compliance with organizational standards regarding safety, quality, and processes, • Manage the escalation process for TLs and lead TMs to achieve the best possible results, • Lead the implementation of standardized work within the area, • Ensure operational stability and effective teamwork, • Manage the KPIs defined for the area by the organization (safety, quality, shipments, cost, and personnel), • Define the planning strategy to achieve optimal stock levels without compromising material availability for production, • Ensure optimal raw material stock levels to meet the production plan and the organization’s established objectives, • Lead the cycle count process within the area, • Optimize and maintain material resources (logistics fleet, shelving/racking, etc.), • Provide support to other plants within the group, • Drive and participate in the implementation of improvement projects within the scope of responsibility, • Ensure compliance with organizational standards, • Ensure compliance with the company’s health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, • Collaborate to achieve optimal stock levels, • Participate in the implementation and maintenance of various improvement systems within the area and the organization (5S, LPAs, TPM, audits, EHS standards, etc.), • Collaborate with other departments as required #J-18808-Ljbffr
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