Exciting Long-Term Contract Opportunity!
IFG US is partnering with a mission-driven organization that offers a collaborative, supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact. With a strong focus on innovation, work-life balance, and employee well-being, this is the ideal place for passionate individuals looking to make a difference.
Position Summary:
We are offering a 9-12 month contract opportunity for a Purchasing Supervisor. This role offers valuable experience and the chance to contribute to key business processes. Will oversee and manage all aspects of demand planning and fulfillment within the operations team. This includes leading purchasing and inventory management activities for the company’s printed products, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, timely order fulfillment, and optimal inventory levels. Will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maintain strong relationships and coordinate fulfillment activities with third-party logistics providers (3PL). Additionally, the role will involve delivering reporting and analysis to support strategic business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Demand Planning & Inventory Management:
- Manage the direct purchasing of materials, including obtaining quotes, placing purchase orders (POs), and reconciling with accounts payable.
- Oversee daily inventory tracking, including order fulfillment, billing, returns, inventory adjustments, and work order creation.
- Coordinate logistics and collaborate with the orders and support team to address special delivery requests.
- Adjust carrier assignments as necessary based on service levels and shipping routes.
- Optimize shipping by consolidating multiple less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments to common destinations.
- Work with the product team to ensure the quality of purchased items by reviewing proofs and print samples.
- Track data, analyze inventory performance, and report on key metrics such as sales forecasts and trends.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Provide recommendations for improving purchasing and inventory processes.
- Reconcile inventory quantities monthly for all locations.
Relationship Management:
- Assist in evaluating and approving suppliers based on cost, service, and reliability.
- Cultivate and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and excellent service.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for offsite fulfillment centers, managing order uploads and fulfillment velocity.
- Maintain clear communication with fulfillment centers and internal teams.
- Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Accountabilities:
- Ensure timely, cost-effective, and efficient purchasing processes.
- Effectively manage inventories, ensuring accurate tracking of item receipts, fulfillment, and adjustments.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels, minimizing backorders and stockouts.
- Uphold quality control standards for all purchased products.
- Provide exceptional service to both internal and external clients.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing and inventory standards.
- Complete assigned projects on time and with accuracy.
- Support departmental operations to ensure smooth functioning and goal achievement.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Finance.
- At least 5 years of experience in procurement and negotiations, preferably in the print industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, accounting software (NetSuite preferred), and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment while making informed decisions.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to execute on tactical goals.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster effective team collaboration.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain trust-based relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Please send your resumes to kathycooney@ifgus.com