We are looking for a Purchasing Supervisor to join our Christchurch, Dorset team! In this role you will be responsible for overseeing a team of buyers and purchasing clerks engaged in the sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of materials, parts components and equipment necessary to support manufacturing development. The Supervisor leads daily purchasing operations, drives supplier performance, supports cost‑reduction initiatives, and contributes to long‑term supply chain strategies.
Responsibilities
* Oversees the entire business cycle, from solicitation, purchase order replacement and confirmation to invoice payment.
* Coordinates the return and replacement of defective materials with quality assurance and suppliers, ensuring timely conversion of purchase requisitions to purchase orders/contracts.
* Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts, ensuring that all customer flow‑downs and certification requirements are captured in purchasing and may negotiate major contracts involving large dollar amounts.
* Supervises a team of procurement professionals handling purchase orders, supplier selection and contract execution in alignment with program requirements and company policies.
* Implements policies and procedures for procurement activities, selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient operation, and pursues new technologies to improve purchasing processes while ensuring compliance with internal policies, contractual requirements and industry standards.
* Ensures timely acquisition of direct and indirect materials to support production schedules, engineering programs and aftermarket needs, coordinating purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.
* Participates in supplier selection, risk assessment and relationship management to ensure robust supply chain performance, being responsible for supplier performance (quality, delivery, affordability, financial stability, etc.) and may assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system.
Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of industry procurement practices.
* Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
* Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management experience.
* Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Benefits
* Paid Time Off
* Retirement with Employer Match
* Health and Wellness Benefits
* Learning and Development Opportunities
* Competitive Pay
* Bonus Scheme
* Recognition
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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