Purchasing Team Lead - On-Time Materials & SAP

Freudenberg Group; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor in Howell, MI to lead the procurement team and ensure timely delivery of materials for operations. The role combines supervisory duties with hands-on purchasing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain, with experience in SAP and cross-functional collaboration to resolve disruptions and improve supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the purchasing team to ensure accurate POs, proactive supplier follow-up, and on-time material delivery.
• Allocate and manage team workload while owning personal purchasing responsibilities and hands-on buying.
• Ensure procurement aligns with approved suppliers, lead times, inventory targets, and policies across all categories.
• Lead or support root cause analysis for purchasing disruptions and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Team supervision

Problem solving

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Freudenberg Group is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor in Howell, MI to lead the procurement team and ensure timely delivery of materials for operations. The role combines supervisory duties with hands-on purchasing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain, with experience in SAP and cross-functional collaboration to resolve disruptions and improve supplier performance.