Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases · 15 hours ago
Supervisor, Purchasing
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider in the LNG and industrial gases industry. The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for leading purchasing activities, ensuring timely procurement of materials and services, and acting as the primary escalation point for purchasing-related issues.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Provide daily direction, prioritization, and support to the purchasing team
Balance workloads across buyers to meet production and business needs
Serve as escalation point for purchasing, supplier, and internal issues
Provide backup coverage as needed to ensure continuity of operations
Maintain compliance with internal purchasing procedures and work instructions
Oversee and maintain purchasing logs
Maintain Vendor database
Assist with pricing visibility
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, accuracy, and cycle time
Support standardization and best practices across the purchasing function
Qualification
Required
Experience in purchasing or procurement, within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate a purchasing team
Strong understanding of production purchasing, MRO, supplies, and outside processing
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing reports
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Competence with general computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skilled in the operation of standard office machines including printer, scanner, and fax
Technical Skills: Ability to read an engineering drawing and bill of materials
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work independently
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and maturity with good judgment
High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
3+ years' experience in a similar position
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted
Industry knowledge or a willingness to learn
Team-based approach
Company
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (or Group) has more than 70 years of cryogenic experience designing, fabricating, and manufacturing state-of-the-art, market-leading products and technologies.