Senior Purchasing Lead: Materials & Supplier Management

Wildeck; Green Cove Springs (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vac-Con, Inc. in Green Cove Springs, Florida is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to oversee procurement of raw materials, components, and indirect supplies for manufacturing operations.

You will supervise a purchasing team, manage supplier relationships, monitor inventory, and ensure on-time delivery while meeting cost objectives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in purchasing within manufacturing, and at least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain processes.
• Experience with inventory analysis, forecasting, material planning, or demand planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily purchasing activities and purchasing team performance.
• Source and qualify suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service agreements with vendors.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support operational needs.
• Monitor supplier performance through key metrics including on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Lead supplier issue resolution and corrective action initiatives.
• Coordinate material purchases to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure material availability.
• Review material requirements planning (MRP) reports and execute purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Vac-Con, Inc. in Green Cove Springs, Florida is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to oversee procurement of raw materials, components, and indirect supplies for manufacturing operations.

You will supervise a purchasing team, manage supplier relationships, monitor inventory, and ensure on-time delivery while meeting cost objectives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in purchasing within manufacturing, and at least 2 years of supervisory experience.