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SCN BestCo · 2 months ago

Procurement Supervisor

SCN BestCo is a leading innovator in the Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement industry, and they are seeking a Procurement Supervisor to manage all activities related to the acquisition of raw materials and packaging components. The role focuses on ensuring supply assurance while managing inventory targets and leading a purchasing team to optimize procurement processes.

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Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day procurement activities, including purchase requisitions, order placements, and monitoring supplier performance
Monitor procurement budgets and ensure cost-saving initiatives are identified and implemented
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
Update material attributes within the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system so the material requirements planning (MRP) module functions effectively
Collaborate with internal departments to forecast procurement needs and align purchasing strategies with business goals
Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards
Ensure accurate stock levels are maintained, avoiding overstocking or stockouts. Disposition obsolete, rejected, or expired inventory and work with internal departments to control inventory levels
Prepare reports on procurement activities, including budget adherence, supplier performance, and procurement key performance indicators (KPIs). Analyze data to improve purchasing strategies
Address and resolve any issues related to procurement, such as supplier delays, product quality concerns, or cost discrepancies
Provide task direction to team members
Provide on the job training (OJT) for new hires (Onboarding)
Delegate tasks and set deadlines while providing feedback on those tasks
Listen to team members' feedback and resolve/report any issues or conflicts
Conduct performance reviews and manage individual performance
Recommend personnel actions (pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, terminations)
Communicate personnel actions following Human Resources and Department Head approval

Qualification

Supply chain managementProcurement conceptsContract negotiationsERP systems (SAP)Microsoft OfficeLeadership experienceCommunication skillsProblem solvingProject managementOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or related field, or commensurate combination of education and work experience
8 years' professional manufacturing procurement and supply chain management experience, including experience conducting contract negotiations with suppliers
2 years' demonstrated leadership experience
Thorough understanding of procurement concepts, tools, metrics, and best practices
Expert skills with ERP systems (SAP, etc.) and Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong communication, negotiation, organization, leadership, and project management skills
Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble shooting skills
Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with internal staff and management
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with internal staff and management
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble shooting skills
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Preferred

Master's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field
Relevant professional certification (APICS CPIM, CSCP)
Prior management experience and/or training

Company

SCN BestCo

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SCN BestCo develops and manufactures pharmaceutical dosage forms for the OTC drug, vitamin, and supplement marketplace.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Ashley Hernandez
Human Resources Business Partner
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Bernd Thomas
Chief Supply Chain Officer
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