Strategic Purchasing Lead - Operations & Vendors

Water Control Corporation; Ramsey, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Control Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to oversee the purchasing department's daily operations and staff. You will coordinate with other departments to determine material needs, manage purchase orders, and ensure compliance with purchasing policies and contracts.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and effective vendor management to maintain supply chains and support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Three years of related experience is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify needs for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
• Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Establishes service levels and requirements for the department.
• Develops and implements training and quality assurance programs for new hires and experienced employees.
• Identifies and recommends or acquires updates and expansions to technology, equipment, and policies that may improve the purchasing department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical and problem-solving

Supervisory and leadership

Understanding of business principles

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Water Control Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to oversee the purchasing department's daily operations and staff. You will coordinate with other departments to determine material needs, manage purchase orders, and ensure compliance with purchasing policies and contracts.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and effective vendor management to maintain supply chains and support organizational goals.