Purchasing Supervisor

Identifies requirements and develops agreements which would benefit all or any part of the organization to lower costs, and to provide procurement support to any location or department while developing working relationships with key sources of supply.

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Key Job Elements

• Acts as subcontract administrator for fully executed agreements; resolves location issues and supplier service and invoice issues;
• Identifies and develops national agreements for cost savings, including drafting agreements with legal and through the negotiations process;
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate parts shortages by way of secondary sources, to include other Progress Rail locations;
• Reviews lead time, price, and safety stock based on supplier input; places actions where required;
• Reviews low turn report, exception report and slow moving obsolete inputs and takes actions where required;
• Signs purchase orders with details toward accuracy of specs, price, and lead time;
• Meets with Material Review Board, Project Manager, and Engineering Manager, and participates in Production Meetings and Capacity Planning;
• Interacts with Quality department on CAPAs, Quality issues, and supplier performance;
• Sends RFQs for scrap and works with other Progress Rail purchasing sites in relation to the state of supply chain; problem solves as necessary;
• Assists locations with specific requirements which may require purchase agreements, on-site agreements, insurance certifications, etc.;
• Reviews and audits purchase orders prior to release and provides PO language recommendation when necessary;
• Sources non-hazardous waste services when required;
• Sources new vehicles when required and procures State registration;
• Provides location assistance in establishing credit accounts with new suppliers;
• Supports special projects and new operations start ups;
• Serves as control owner for compliance process audits.

Education / Training

• Bachelors degree with a focus in supply chain management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Solid understanding of the supply chain process;
• Negotiation skills;
• Attention to detail for contract reviews and contract drafting;
• Problem solving skills;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to listen and communicate with customers, service technicians, and internal employees; knowledge of products; ability to work and communicate with all levels of management;
• Proficient with MSOffice Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.