SUPERVISOR PURCHASING
Apply now »Date: Sep 18, 2024
Location: El Paso, Texas, United States, 79934
Company: Mohawk Industries
Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.
Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.
The Supervisor Purchasing is an entry-level leader that manages the day-to-day operations of a purchasing team. This role will be responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement process to ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services at the best possible value.
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting processes.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers, conducting supplier evaluations and performance reviews to ensure alignment with company standards and objectives.
- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and agreements, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, and conditions that support the company's goals and objectives.
- Monitor contract compliance and performance, resolving issues and discrepancies as needed to maintain positive supplier relationships.
- Collaborate with inventory management teams to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and carrying costs.
- Forecast demand and work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and goods to support production schedules and customer demands.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements to drive efficiencies and reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and service levels.
- Analyze purchasing data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction, value enhancement, and risk mitigation.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering open communication, collaboration, and mutual trust.
- Address supplier performance issues promptly, working with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Perform other duties as needed.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- 4-6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0-3 years of management experience preferred.
COMPETENCIES:
- Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
- Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
- High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.
We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.