Interim Procurement Lead – Manufacturing & Medical Supplies

MidAtlantic Employers' Association; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAtlantic Employers' Association in Morgantown, PA is seeking a long-term Procurement Supervisor for an on-site interim role to oversee purchasing, supplier relations, and inventory coordination to support manufacturing operations in medical supplies and related sectors.

This position emphasizes cost control, process improvement, and collaboration with Operations, Production, and Customer Service to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, or related discipline.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, scientific products, distribution, or similar environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities, including procurement of raw materials, components, supplies, equipment, and outside services.
• Review purchase requisitions and determine appropriate purchasing methods, quantities, and timing.
• Ensure purchase orders are issued accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate purchases, improve purchasing efficiencies, and reduce costs.
• Establish purchasing guidelines and procedures to promote consistency and accountability.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with qualified suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, reliability, and delivery.
• Address supplier issues, including shortages, late deliveries, pricing discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Develop and maintain alternative supplier relationships to minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Work closely with Operations, Production, Warehouse, and Customer Service to forecast purchasing needs and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory availability and purchasing trends to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Coordinate procurement activities with production schedules and customer demand.
• Evaluate lead times, minimum order quantities, and safety stock requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory turnover and reduce carrying costs.
• Monitor procurement spending and identify opportunities for cost reductions.
• Analyze purchasing data, supplier pricing, and market conditions to support purchasing decisions.
• Develop and maintain procurement metrics and reporting, including purchasing costs, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
• Recommend improvements to procurement systems, processes, and controls.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval requirements, and applicable regulatory and quality standards.
• Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to procurement and purchasing personnel.
• Establish work priorities and ensure purchasing activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching and development.
• Assist with hiring, training, performance evaluations, and other personnel matters as appropriate.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication across departments.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Supervisory experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MidAtlantic Employers' Association in Morgantown, PA is seeking a long-term Procurement Supervisor for an on-site interim role to oversee purchasing, supplier relations, and inventory coordination to support manufacturing operations in medical supplies and related sectors.

This position emphasizes cost control, process improvement, and collaboration with Operations, Production, and Customer Service to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to quality standards.