Purchasing Supervisor Automotive Parts Manufacturer

Purchasing Supervisor Automotive Parts Manufacturer (35450)

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An automotive parts manufacturing company is currently searching for a Purchasing Supervisor to join their facility in the Findlay, OH area. The ideal candidate has experience in purchasing and the automotive industry. This is a full-time direct hire position and 100% on‑site.

• Oversee purchasing and procurement activities, and communicate with suppliers regarding active orders, logistics tracking, and issues with products.
• Lead the purchasing/logistics department employees; participate in hiring and provide training, mentorship, and performance reviews to associates.
• Receive and compare quotations from suppliers, analyze supplier pricing and production costs to reduce company expenses and improve supplier quality.
• Support production and product development departments by analyzing production needs such as equipment, materials, etc.
• Collaborate with other departments to determine future needs for materials, equipment, and related items.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain or business‑related field required.
• Minimum 5–10 years’ work experience in industrial purchasing, production planning, procurement, etc. Specific experience in the automotive manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Established experience with employee supervision and leadership.
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment.
• Good computer skills with specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

• Associate

• Full‑time

• General Business, Supply Chain, and Purchasing
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)