Strategic Purchasing Supervisor

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steele Solutions in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to lead and develop the purchasing team, ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness. You will support production schedules and customer commitments through strategic sourcing and project management.

This role emphasizes continuous improvement, cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Planning, Engineering and Quality, and negotiating pricing to maximize value while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous Purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Familiarity with the Steel industry highly preferred.
• Experience with Epicor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing team members and set priorities.
• Perform hands-on purchasing activities, including reviewing material requirements, sourcing suppliers, issuing purchase orders.
• Lead purchasing projects from planning through implementation with stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance purchasing processes and supplier performance.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, contracts, and terms to secure reliable supply.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage escalations for issues.
• Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing data for reporting and decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Epicor

Job description

Steele Solutions in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to lead and develop the purchasing team, ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness. You will support production schedules and customer commitments through strategic sourcing and project management.

This role emphasizes continuous improvement, cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Planning, Engineering and Quality, and negotiating pricing to maximize value while maintaining quality.