Strategic Purchasing Supervisor

The Gill Corporation in; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation is a leading aerospace supplier seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to lead the purchasing team, ensure uninterrupted procurement of production and indirect materials, and collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance.

Reporting to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, the role emphasizes supplier relationships, SAP-driven processes, data analytics with Excel, and continuous improvement through Kanban and strategic sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5–8 years purchasing experience in lean manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• SAP MM and MRP experience required.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop Buyers and Purchasing Coordinators.
• Review and approve purchase orders and ensure timely procurement of production and indirect materials.
• Develop supplier relationships and support negotiations and long-term agreements.
• Coordinate with Planning to resolve shortages and support production schedules.
• Design and manage Kanban systems to optimize replenishment and minimize stockouts.
• Utilize SAP to manage purchasing activities and reporting.
• Analyze purchasing trends and supplier performance using Excel and data analytics.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation within Purchasing.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

The Gill Corporation is a leading aerospace supplier seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to lead the purchasing team, ensure uninterrupted procurement of production and indirect materials, and collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance.

Reporting to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, the role emphasizes supplier relationships, SAP-driven processes, data analytics with Excel, and continuous improvement through Kanban and strategic sourcing.