Purchasing Supervisor supervises daily procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates pricing, monitors performance, and expedites to respond to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Supervisor collaborates with other functions to meet current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Supervisor performs auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Purchasing Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Company Background
Concrete Industries, Inc., an affiliated NEBCO Company, is one of the region’s premier suppliers of high-quality structural concrete building and bridge girder systems, concrete pipe, rebar, and other building materials for the construction industry. Serving the greater Nebraska area, as well as parts of Iowa, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas, also specializes in high-strength, pre-stressed hollowcore slabs, as well as various types of insulated wall panels. For more information, visit www.concreteindustries.com.
NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.
Job Summary
Responsible for the timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials to meet company and customer order requirements while maintaining stock inventory levels within approved guidelines . Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests. Compiles and distributes core material certifications.
Compares prices, specifications, delivery dates; and awards contract to bidders or places orders with suppliers.
Prepare cost (material and trucking) for resale goods as required, by sales and estimating departments.
Purchase and coordinate all products required for the direct shipment of goods to customers; computes total cost of items purchased.
Periodically reviews all inventoried items of all divisions to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity.
Consults catalogs and interviews suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.
Generates by computer invitation of bid forms and sends forms to suppliers.
Generates by computer purchase order and sends copy to supplier for inventoried and non-inventoried materials needed for all divisions (and for other NEBCO companies, as required).
Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries, non-conforming materials and general problems.
Verifies bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders; and approves and codes bills for payment. Codes and processes all other invoices. Reconciles monthly vendor statements.
Classifies priority regulations.
Assists with the management of the phone system, copiers, faxes and general office maintenance.
Assists with other office management tasks as needed, included processing mail, switchboard operations, customer service phone calls and walk-ins.
Other duties as assigned.
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Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required) are required as conditions of employment.
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