Purchasing Supervisor

1 week ago


Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States Generac Full time
Purchasing Supervisor Job Description

At Generac, we are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Supervisor to join our team. As a Purchasing Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team that optimizes manufacturing efficiency and inventory levels. You will work closely with our corporate Strategic Global Sourcing team to leverage spend in key categories and optimize total cost of ownership.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and maintain optimal inventory levels using Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to improve fill rates and maximize inventory turns.
  • Select, coach, and develop staff to ensure clear expectations and motivation.
  • Maintain key accounts by administering purchase orders, contracts, RFQs, and sourcing materials for finished goods, spares inventory, engineering, and distribution.
  • Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies, including procure-to-pay definition and optimization.
  • Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment, and procurement transactions.
  • Work with Strategic Global Sourcing Department to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives.
  • Identify and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries.
  • Work closely with suppliers to ensure delivery capability and improve supply chain capabilities like lead times and working capital.
  • Improve efficiency and effectiveness of the purchasing function.
  • Work closely with Planning and Materials teams to achieve goals and KPIs.
  • Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of those parts finished outside the company.
  • Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 2 years of purchasing or related experience in an operational environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
  • Formal leadership or team development training.
  • Experience in Lean or Demand Flow principles.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Relationship Building & Trust – Demonstrated skill in Approachability, Interpersonal Savvy, Caring about Direct Reports, Compassion, Fairness to Direct Reports, Listening, and Ethics & Values.
  • Accountability – Demonstrated skill in Drive for Results, Action Oriented, and Perseverance.
  • Transparent Communication – Demonstrated skill in Written Communications and Presentation Skills.
  • Inspire, Motivate, and Recognize – Demonstrated skill in Motivating Others, Negotiation, Building Effective Teams, and Managing Vision and Purpose.
  • Conflict Management & Resolution – Demonstrated skill in Conflict Management, Managerial Courage, Standing Alone, Confronting Direct Reports, and Command Skills.
  • Giving Feedback – Demonstrated skill in Developing Direct Reports, Delegation, Directing Others, and Informing.
  • Change Management – Demonstrated skill in Process Management, Managing Through Systems, Lean/Re-Engineering, Sizing Up People, Hiring, and Staffing.
  • CPIM or CSCP Certification.


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