Strategic Purchasing Supervisor | SAP & Kanban | Aerospace

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

Job summary

The Gill Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor in El Monte, CA to lead the daily purchasing team and ensure uninterrupted supply of materials while achieving cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

The role requires supervising buyers, managing supplier performance, and supporting SAP-driven procurement processes, with collaboration across Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance. Equal opportunity employer and ITAR/DOD considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 5–8 years of purchasing experience in lean manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kanban deployment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Proven track record in supplier sourcing projects and cross‑functional CI initiatives.
• 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 supplier performance improvements.
• Coordinate with Planning to resolve shortages and support production schedules.
• Design, implement, and manage Kanban systems to optimize replenishment and minimize stockouts.
• Utilize SAP to manage purchasing activities, MRP, and supplier data.
• Use Excel and analytics tools to analyze purchasing trends, inventory data, and supplier performance.
• Support inventory optimization and accuracy initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance on changes and supplier issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation in Purchasing.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects for cost reductions and localized sourcing.
• Manage special supply chain projects as assigned.

Skills

Supplier Sourcing

SAP MM

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

SAP MM

Excel

Job description

The Gill Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor in El Monte, CA to lead the daily purchasing team and ensure uninterrupted supply of materials while achieving cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

The role requires supervising buyers, managing supplier performance, and supporting SAP-driven procurement processes, with collaboration across Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance. Equal opportunity employer and ITAR/DOD considerations apply.