Strategic Purchasing Supervisor - Cost & Supplier Lead

R&D Specialties; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Matching

Paid Holidays

Job summary

R&D Specialties, a long-established Odessa, TX manufacturer, is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Supervisor to oversee procurement and inventory operations. The role focuses on leading a purchasing team, implementing cost-saving strategies, and ensuring supplier performance aligns with quality and delivery expectations.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of purchasing/inventory control experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Acumatica and MS Office to optimize

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing/procurement experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Proficient in Acumatica and MS Office.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the purchasing team to meet departmental goals.
• Develop and implement cost-saving purchasing strategies.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery.
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs to prevent stockouts.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand procurement requirements.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to guide decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies in all purchasing activities.

Skills

Purchasing/Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Acumatica

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain

Tools

Acumatica

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

R&D Specialties, a long-established Odessa, TX manufacturer, is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Supervisor to oversee procurement and inventory operations. The role focuses on leading a purchasing team, implementing cost-saving strategies, and ensuring supplier performance aligns with quality and delivery expectations.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of purchasing/inventory control experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Acumatica and MS Office to optimize