Supply Chain and Procurement Supervisor

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Supply Chain and Procurement Supervisor to oversee all procurement and supply chain functions within our manufacturing environment. This

leadership role is responsible for ensuring the purchasing team follows industry best

practices, meets production schedules, and fulfills customer requirements. This role

combines leadership with hands-on involvement, driving operational excellence and

continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily procurement operations, ensuring efficient workload distribution

and alignment with manufacturing production needs

• Lead, train, and mentor buyers to optimize sourcing and purchasing processes for

raw materials, components, and services

• Develop and execute team forecasts, integrating procurement strategies with

manufacturing KPIs and production targets

• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, focusing on reliability, quality,

and cost-effectiveness

• Analyze commodity data to ensure supply chain resilience, including establishing

backup suppliers for critical materials

• Implement and improve supply chain processes to support lean manufacturing and

cost-saving initiatives

• Oversee open purchase orders, expediting, and vendor management to minimize

production delays

• Resolve supplier and buyer issues, escalate as needed, and foster collaboration

among cross-functional teams

• Champion lean initiatives and best practices to enhance manufacturing efficiency

• Maintain accurate and organized records for compliance and audit readiness

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related

field

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on manufacturing supply

chains

• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies in a manufacturing

context

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel

English in advanced level (80% at least - writting, reading and conversation)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

• Background in rotating equipment or other industrial manufacturing environments

• Prior experience in fast-paced, unpredictable manufacturing or repair service

settings

• Strong initiative, "can do" attitude, and change agent mentality