Senior Purchasing Supervisor – Manufacturing

MGM Transformer LLC

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

MGM Transformer Company is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Supervisor to lead our purchasing operations in Vernon, CA, ensuring uninterrupted material flow for manufacturing efficiency. You will supervise a purchasing team, optimize supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and partner with cross-functional teams to align procurement with production schedules and financial targets.

The role requires strong leadership, 8+ years in manufacturing purchasing, and expertise in ERP systems, MRP, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or similar program.
Minimum of 8 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience supervising purchasing professionals and managing supplier performance.

Responsibilities

Supervise, support, and develop the purchasing team to drive performance and accountability.
Review, approve, and monitor purchase orders for accuracy, timeliness, and policy compliance.
Proactively manage material availability and mitigate supply chain risks to maintain production schedules.
Partner with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to align purchasing activities with operational needs.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve quality, service, delivery, and cost competitiveness.
Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, contracts, lead times, and service expectations.
Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier qualification processes.
Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
Participate in SIOP processes and meetings.