Job Posting for Purchasing Supervisor at The Kendall Group

Purchasing Supervisor

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Purchasing Supervisor position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75 locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We’re that company where people stay! We’re proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you’ll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: Reporting to the Purchasing and Pricing Manager, the Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing the purchasing team. It will require providing direction and support for a group of buyers responsible for the procurement of products for over 50 branches in multiple geographies. The role will focus on developing people and processes to ensure efficiency within the department.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Purchasing Supervisor position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

As a leader model Service Excellence with your team
- Provide leadership, direction, growth, and mentoring
- Adhere to company values and foster a culture of belonging and recognition
- Invest in leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous improvement, learning, and development
Manage and maintain relationships with suppliers
Develops plans to improve and maintain positive vendor relationships
Analyze, monitor and improve supplier performance
Monitor and improve departmental and individual performance, including designing and implementing reports that will provide the necessary information; activities include, but are not limited to, on-time delivery, cost, late order and back order performance
Leads activities within the company that will improve the working relationship with the supply base
Coordinates with sales on supply issues
Communicate and confer with key stakeholders about procurement-related functions
Interview and make hiring decisions of purchasing team members
Support and back up the purchasing team with daily tasks
Other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

Service Excellence
Results, Action Oriented
Accountability and Responsibility
Teamwork and collaboration
Building Team Morale
Managerial Courage
Developing Talent
Process Management
Awareness of the needs of others
Problem Solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Priority Setting
Materials Management Fundamentals

What you’ll need:

Experience: 3 years’ industry sales or procurement experience

Education: High school diploma or GED
Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment, proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel; strong analytical skills; must be able to understand and manipulate inventory calculations
Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced environment; ability to prioritize, document processes and track progress; proven leadership abilities
Cross-functional skills: Self-motivated; ability to understand reporting and make quality decisions independently; provide excellent internal and external customer service
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
Leadership: Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, sit, talk, and hear.
Physical Environment: Normal office environment

Qualifications we prefer but don't require:

Experience: 5 years’ electrical/industrial inventory control/supply chain management; experience working with stakeholders and leading peer groups
Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree
Computer Skills: Experience with Eclipse ERP

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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