Purchasing Supervisor, MRO & Capital Projects

Interplastic Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

IP Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor - MRO & Capital Projects in Minneapolis, MN. You will lead a multi-site purchasing team, manage MRO parts, operating supplies, and capital-equipment contracts, and drive supplier performance through negotiations and data-driven oversight.

The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Finance to optimize stock, cut costs, and improve processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of MRO purchasing, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analysis.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of buyers and coordinators, providing guidance and performance oversight.
• Oversee MRO purchasing, including maintenance parts, plant and engineering materials, operating supplies, utilities, and contracted services.
• Manage daily purchasing activities, including order placement, supplier communication, and delivery tracking, to keep materials available for production and operational needs.
• Coordinate with planning teams to monitor inventory levels and optimize stock.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Develop a preferred vendor pool with reliable alternatives, meet with key suppliers, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Improve purchasing processes and efficiency, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Team leadership

ERP systems

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP software

Job description

IP Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor - MRO & Capital Projects in Minneapolis, MN. You will lead a multi-site purchasing team, manage MRO parts, operating supplies, and capital-equipment contracts, and drive supplier performance through negotiations and data-driven oversight.

The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Finance to optimize stock, cut costs, and improve processes.