Plant Procurement Supervisor

A.T. STAFFING; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Procurement Lead in Jacksonville, Texas, to oversee purchasing operations and manage a procurement team. The role involves developing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and aligning local sourcing with global strategies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related fields, extensive procurement experience, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence purchasing strategies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in manufacturing, HVAC, or industrial production preferred.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and sustainability requirements is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide the local procurement team; assign workloads and review performance.
• Ensure timely execution of purchase orders and delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and contracts.
• Work closely with the Cluster Procurement Manager to align local sourcing with global strategies.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and ethical sourcing standards.
• Track KPIs and provide regular reports to plant leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Quality, and Engineering.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by developing alternate sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Contract management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Procurement Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day purchasing operations, supervising procurement activities, and ensuring cost-effective sourcing of goods and services. This role will manage a small procurement team, coordinate supplier relationships, and support the Cluster Procurement Manager in aligning local plant purchasing strategies with global Group standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise and guide the local procurement team; assign workloads, review performance, and provide coaching.
• Purchasing Operations: Ensure timely execution of purchase orders, supplier confirmations, and delivery schedules.
• Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, contracts, and service levels to achieve cost savings and quality improvements.
• Strategic Alignment: Work closely with the Cluster Procurement Manager to align local sourcing with global category strategies.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Data & Reporting: Track KPIs (cost savings, lead times, vendor performance) and provide regular reports to plant leadership.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Quality, and Engineering to anticipate material needs, resolve supply issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by developing alternate sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required, master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in manufacturing, HVAC, or industrial production preferred.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, or equivalent).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to influence cross-functionally.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and sustainability requirements is an asset.