ATC Automation · 2 days ago
Purchasing Supervisor
Cookeville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expATC Automation is a company redefining what's possible in custom automation since 1977, partnering with leading brands to deliver custom machinery. They are seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to oversee purchasing and shipping functions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement processes.
ElectronicsManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Supervise daily purchasing activities and a small team of buyers ensuring accurate and timely PO creation, tracking, and documentation
Develop and enforce standardized procurement processes including RFQs, supplier onboarding, and purchase order terms across two locations
Oversee PO workflow including line-item accuracy, project/phase coding, and vendor communication
Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, ERP procedures, and audit requirements
Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and value
Negotiate blanket, volume-based pricing, payment terms, and purchased component warranties
Monitor supplier performance using criteria such as cost, on time delivery, quality, innovation, and business alignment
Resolve supplier escalations and material availability challenges proactively
Assess and communicate the impact of tariffs, duties, and international trade changes on material cost, lead time, and sourcing decisions
Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely movement of international shipments
Implement sourcing strategies that improve purchasing consistency, leverage spend, and support dual-site purchasing alignment
Collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, accounting, and S&R teams to support production schedules and cost savings initiatives
Utilize ERP and purchasing tools to manage demand planning, analyze spend, and identify efficiency and savings opportunities
Support creation and maintenance of KPI dashboards for procurement activity (e.g., cost savings, on-time-delivery performance, etc.)
Maintain complete and accurate procurement records for compliance and audit purposes
Participate in staffing decisions, training, performance evaluation, scheduling, and process development for the purchasing team
Analyze and develop buyer capability and maintain workload balance across the purchasing function
Supervise and support the Shipping & Receiving Clerk, ensuring accurate receiving, shipment processing, and material flow
Help to fill in any gaps in the Purchasing or S&R departments, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (preferred)
Minimum 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience with thorough knowledge of core purchasing practices
Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement workflows
Preferred
Experience supervising purchasing staff and/or shipping & receiving personnel (preferred)
Knowledge of import/export documentation, compliance, and tariff implications (preferred)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
And more.
Company
ATC Automation
ATC Automation is a machinery company that offers custom assembly automation and test systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase