AFL · 4 hours ago
Purchasing Supervisor
Duncan, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAFL is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable and connectivity solutions. The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for providing tactical direction to the purchasing team, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient procurement processes to support manufacturing and distribution operations.
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Responsibilities
Provide guidance to a team of buyers on the execution of the planning and procurement of raw materials and finished goods to support production and distribution requirements
Work with the Supply Chain Manager to optimize process (planning, purchasing, inventory management, supplier communication, etc.) and deliver assigned supply chain objectives in support of annual BU plan
Provide successful onboarding experience of new Supply Chain team-members and introduce new AFL members to the Purchasing facet of the Supply Chain function
Actively offer input on opportunities for efficiency improvements and/or development of the AFL’s Materials Requirements Planning System and other planning tools as required
Support training on the proper creation and maintenance of requisitions, purchase orders, acknowledgements, expediting materials where necessary and resolution of invoice issues
Support training on supplier communication and negotiations, setting up meeting conference rooms, preparing meeting minutes, etc
Support the Purchasing team, escalate challenges as necessary to improve delivery, quality and service of suppliers
Guide Buyers to obtain and develop forecasts to suppliers and/or Pursue inventory and cost reduction initiatives based on volume purchases
Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL
Develop, train, and coach the employees in a professional and ethical manner including providing input for annual review process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Management or Engineering, will consider equivalent work experience
Minimum 2 years' experience managing a purchasing team
Must have solid understanding of materials operations, materials planning and inventory control in a lean manufacturing environment
Potential to grow into positions of increasing responsibility based on results and capabilities
User of MRP software module, preferably within a Tier 1 software (Oracle, SAP)
Intermediate or higher user of MS Office
Strong analytical, time management and writing skills
Travel Requirements: Less than 20%, international travel may be required
Preferred
Experience in supplier and contract negotiation is preferred, but not required
Benefits
A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
Flexible time off policy
401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!
Company
AFL
AFL is a telecommunication company that offers fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories to its clients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Grant Burns
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Marc Bolick
President, Product Solutions
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