Purchasing Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing Team, including Specialists, Agents, and Leads. This role ensures purchasing activities are completed accurately and efficiently in alignment with company policy and supports the successful execution of procurement functions within Oracle Fusion. The Purchasing Supervisor provides leadership, performance management, and process oversight for the team while supporting continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Supervise a team of Purchasing Specialists, Agents, and Leads across assigned regions or business units.
• Monitor daily purchasing activity and prioritize workflow to support both job-specific and inventory-related purchasing.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and system workflows in Oracle Fusion.
• Review reports and dashboards to identify open POs, delays, or data discrepancies requiring team follow-up.
• Manage team performance through coaching, feedback, and formal performance evaluations.
• Facilitate training, onboarding, and cross-training across roles within the purchasing team.
• Escalate and resolve supplier-related issues, pricing discrepancies, and process inefficiencies in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the key point of contact for internal escalations related to purchasing execution.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Warehouse, and Field Operations to resolve PO/invoice issues.
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership and the SFPH Procurement Team to drive system and process improvements.
• Approve timesheets and PTO requests for direct reports.
• Maintain oversight of purchasing data integrity within Oracle Fusion and Salesforce Lightning.
• Generate reports and respond to management information requests as needed.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, field leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, required.
• Bachelor's degree Business, Supply Chain, or related field, preferred. Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, strongly preferred.
• 2 years of team leadership or supervisory experience, preferred.
• Experience in fire protection, construction, or field service environments, strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems, highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of vendor management, inventory support, and purchasing workflows.

Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead team discussions, coach direct reports, and communicate across departments.
• Effective in handling escalations and conflict resolution.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion and Salesforce Lightning, highly preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with Summit's Drug and Alcohol Policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreements.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and work alone and with others. The employee will be occasionally required to travel.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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