Purchasing Supervisor

Dixon Valve; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Bonus programs

401K retirement plan

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group, based in Chestertown, MD, is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to lead our purchasing team and drive sourcing strategies that ensure material availability and cost competitiveness.

You will collaborate with Production, Accounts Payable, and QA, mentor staff, and optimize inventory while mitigating supply risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and minimum 5 years in purchasing with leadership experience.
• Strong negotiation, contracts, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coach, and mentor the Purchasing team and staffing needs.
• Develop sourcing strategies and manage inventory to minimize risk.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with key suppliers for best value.
• Coordinate with Production, Accounts Payable, and QA for material flow and NCRs.
• Monitor market trends and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Track KPIs like PPV, OTIF, lead times, and turnover.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical problem solving

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Finance/Business

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

Logility

Microsoft Office Suite

Purchasing software

Job description

Location: 365 Haacke Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620

Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Pay Range: $65,000 - $90,000/Annually

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to join our team! In this role, you will develop and implement sourcing strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels while securing cost-effective solutions. You will play a vital role in our manufacturing operations by nurturing supplier relationships, analyzing market trends, and collaborating across departments to ensure the timely delivery of materials. At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Direct, coach, and mentor the Purchasing team, managing daily tasks, performance evaluations, and staffing needs while promoting a positive, accountable work environment aligned with Dixon’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Develop purchasing strategies, optimize inventory levels, identify single-source vulnerabilities, and implement dual-sourcing or contingency plans to mitigate supply disruption risks.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and pricing terms to ensure the best overall value.
• Partner with Production and Operations to ensure material availability; work with Accounts Payable to resolve three-way matching discrepancies and approve POs; and collaborate with Quality Assurance to manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Return to Vendor processes, and supplier credits.
• Analyze market trends, monitor supplier performance, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Track and report on core purchasing metrics, including Purchase Price Variance (PPV), On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery, supplier lead times, and inventory turnover.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement (manufacturing environment preferred), alongside proven leadership experience managing a team.
• Proficiency in purchasing software, tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and analytical problem-solving abilities. You should be a dedicated, detail-oriented team player and self-starter who excels at building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• APICS, CPIM, or CSCP certification, as well as familiarity with Logility Supply Chain Planning.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are:

The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)