Purchasing and Inventory Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing and Inventory Supervisor with strong business judgment, expert Microsoft Excel skills, and advanced analytical capabilities to support purchasing decisions and inventory performance.

This is a hands-on role responsible for evaluating purchasing requirements, analyzing inventory trends, resolving operational issues, and making informed decisions within established budgets and approval guidelines. The ideal candidate can independently assess situations, identify risks, evaluate options, and take ownership of outcomes.

The position includes Lead, Manage, and Accountability responsibilities, such as coordinating priorities, providing guidance, and monitoring deliverables. However, people supervision is a secondary component; the primary focus is purchasing execution, inventory analysis, and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing and Decision-Making

• Evaluate purchasing requirements using inventory levels, demand trends, supplier lead times, and business priorities.
• Determine appropriate purchasing quantities and timing within established purchasing policies and approval limits.
• Assess supplier options based on pricing, quality, availability, delivery reliability, and overall value.
• Coordinate purchase orders, monitor outstanding orders, and resolve shortages, delays, and discrepancies.
• Make timely operational decisi