Strategic Purchasing Supervisor — Regional Procurement

Interfor Corporation; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive Bonus

Paid Vacation

401(k) Matching

Employee Share Purchase Program - SMPM

Extended Health & Dental

Job summary

Interfor Corporation is searching for a Purchasing Supervisor to drive regional procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective material availability for mills.

You will lead supplier evaluation, manage purchase orders and inventories, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support corporate purchasing goals. A minimum of two years in purchasing, strong MS Office skills, and leadership/negotiation abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing.
• Comfortable using a computerized purchase order system and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support regional purchasing initiatives, driving process standardization, cost savings, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, availability, reliability, and service while supporting corporate purchasing agreements.
• Manage purchase orders, vendor relationships, and inventory programs, including vendor-managed and consignment inventory.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, vendor, and inventory records, while tracking and expediting orders to ensure timely delivery of critical materials.
• Provide excellent service to internal customers, ensure procurement needs are met effectively, and support regional purchasing team members as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Computerized PO system

Tools

MS Office

Computerized PO system

Job description

Interfor Corporation is searching for a Purchasing Supervisor to drive regional procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective material availability for mills.

You will lead supplier evaluation, manage purchase orders and inventories, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support corporate purchasing goals. A minimum of two years in purchasing, strong MS Office skills, and leadership/negotiation abilities are essential.