Purchasing Supervisor

Paycom - ATS; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Fullerton, California is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to oversee procurement activities, source supplies, and ensure materials meet specifications. You will negotiate terms, track deliveries, and work with R&D on material requests.

The role emphasizes supplier performance, price updates, and collaboration across departments. Spanish language skills and ERP experience (SAP) are valued to support a fast-paced bakery supply chain, with a focus on accuracy, vendor management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; three years progressive purchasing experience; bakery/food industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles and ERP systems; SAP experience highly valued.
• Strong math/statistics skills; excellent communication and organization.
• Spanish language skills preferred; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage order fulfillment by coordinating with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely deliveries.
• Track purchase activities and source substitutes to avoid stockouts.
• Contact vendors to resolve quality issues and negotiate terms.
• Process material requests from R&D and update pricing for perishable items weekly/monthly.
• Analyze industry trends and support sourcing strategy development for cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with marketing, quality control, warehouse, and other staff; ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP SAP

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

As Purchasing Supervisor on our team, you will execute procurement activities at the direction of the Purchasing Director. This position will source new supplies, ensure purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiate purchase terms, and evaluate supplier performance. The Purchasing Supervisor will also be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issue or discrepancies.Employment Type: Full TimeLocation: Fullerton, CaliforniaResponsibilitiesManage order fulfillment by coordinating with vendors and internal departments to ensure all food items are delivered on time to keep the production on schedule.Track purchase activities to avoid out of stock issue, and source substitute items if certain items run out of stock.Contact vendors when quality issue occurs.Process new material request from R&D team.Update price for perishable material category by week/month. Report price fluctuation and calculate impact.Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.Routinely make sure we have the most competitive price and meet our requirements for our inventory food items (quality, good service, and lead time).Collaborate with marketing, quality control, warehouse, and other staffComplying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.Experience & Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree preferredThree (3) years of progressive experience in a purchasing and/or procurement capacityExperience in food industry purchasing, especially in bakery field, preferredSpoken and written Spanish preferredOther Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of purchasing and procurement principlesWorking knowledge of ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred)Good at math and statisticsStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication abilitiesWorking knowledge of Microsoft ExcelAttention to detail and ability to multitask and manage complex projects with time critical deadlinesUnderstanding of process management, process improvement, and data driving environmentBenefits:Medical, dental, vision and accident insurance, as well as company paid life and AD&D insurance.401K program with a generous matching and no vesting schedule.Sick leave and vacation.Employee discount.This position requires general office work with light physical duty, work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, with occasional standing and walking. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.