Purchasing Supervisor (86482)

The Gill Corporation; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor in El Monte, CA to lead the daily purchasing team and ensure uninterrupted supply of materials while achieving cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

The role requires supervising buyers, managing supplier performance, and supporting SAP-driven procurement processes, with collaboration across Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance. Equal opportunity employer and ITAR/DOD considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 5–8 years of purchasing experience in lean manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kanban deployment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Proven track record in supplier sourcing projects and cross‑functional CI initiatives.
• SAP MM and MRP experience required.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop Buyers and Purchasing Coordinators.
• Review and approve purchase orders and ensure timely procurement of production and indirect materials.
• Develop supplier relationships and support negotiations and supplier performance improvements.
• Coordinate with Planning to resolve shortages and support production schedules.
• Design, implement, and manage Kanban systems to optimize replenishment and minimize stockouts.
• Utilize SAP to manage purchasing activities, MRP, and supplier data.
• Use Excel and analytics tools to analyze purchasing trends, inventory data, and supplier performance.
• Support inventory optimization and accuracy initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance on changes and supplier issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation in Purchasing.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects for cost reductions and localized sourcing.
• Manage special supply chain projects as assigned.

Skills

Supplier Sourcing

SAP MM

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

SAP MM

Excel

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 0T534 CA - El Monte, CA 91731Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $98,780.00 - $119,012.00 SalaryJob Shift: 1st Shift

Who we are:

The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products.

The Gill Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor who leads the daily activities of the purchasing team to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials while achieving company objectives for cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and customer satisfaction. This position supervises buyers, manages supplier performance, supports SAP-driven procurement processes, and partners with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance.

Reporting to Sr. Supply Chain Manager, they will perform but not be limited to the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coach, and develop Buyers and Purchasing Coordinators.
• Assign workloads and establish team priorities.
• Review and approve purchase orders and ensure timely procurement of production and indirect materials.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and support negotiations, long-term agreements, and supplier performance improvement.
• Coordinate with Planning to resolve shortages and support production schedules.
• Design, implement, and manage internal and external Kanban systems to optimize material replenishment and minimize stockouts.
• Utilize SAP to manage purchasing activities, MRP recommendations, supplier master data, and reporting.
• Utilize Excel and data analytics tools (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formulas) to analyze purchasing trends, inventory data, and supplier performance.
• Support inventory optimization, excess and obsolete reduction, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance on new products, engineering changes, and supplier issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives within Purchasing.
• Lead or assist strategic sourcing projects to identify alternative suppliers, mitigate supply chain risks, reduce material costs, and secure localized or secondary sourcing options.
• Manage and execute special supply chain projects as assigned by leadership, such as supplier transition plans, process standardizations, or system upgrades.
• Other essential duties may be assigned.

Maintain Team Performance & KPIs

• Establish, monitor, and continuously improve purchasing team KPIs aligned with company objectives
• Review KPI performance weekly and monthly and implement corrective actions.
• Coach and mentor buyers to improve procurement effectiveness.
• Conduct performance reviews and hold team members accountable for measurable goals.
• Report KPI performance to Supply Chain leadership and recommend improvements.

Key Performance Indicators

• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Purchase Order Placement Cycle Time
• Past Due Purchase Orders
• Material Shortage Resolution
• Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
• Cost Savings / Cost Avoidance
• Inventory
• Supplier Quality Performance
• Buyer Productivity
• SAP Data Accuracy
• MRP Exception Resolution
• Internal Customer Satisfaction
• Kanban Execution and Pull System Health Metric
• Sourcing and Special Project Milestones (On-Time Delivery of Deliverables and Cost Avoidance Targets)

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5-8 years of purchasing experience in lean manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with material pull systems, specifically internal and external Kanban deployment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analytical capabilities, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP functions.
• Proven track record of managing supplier sourcing projects, requests for proposals (RFPs), and cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
• SAP MM and MRP experience required.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

PLEASE NOTE:

Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department