Purchasing Supervisor (on-site in any WCI US location)

Description WCI is committed to building a championship culture centered around caring, learning, and results that provides the benefits of a small family‑owned company where each WCI’er is appreciated, able to make a difference, and work as a team. We are looking for individuals who align with our core values: Agile Genuine Team Driven We offer: Individual medical coverage to our team members at no cost! Family plans are also available with a portion paid by team members Annual profit‑sharing bonus Paid time off and paid holidays 401K with company match and safe harbor contributions Work environment focused on high quality and safety standards What you’ll be doing: Supervising and leading a team of Purchasing Specialists responsible for order placement including supplies, packaging, and parts spread across several part class commodities. Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure standards are met Analyzing data to lead continuous improvement efforts in the purchasing process and establishing consistent work practices within team Collaborating with teams to ensure material is delivered as needed and on‑time Supporting resolution of purchasing discrepancies and challenges Building engaged and empowered teams and establish regular 1:1 and team meetings with the Purchasing team Performing other duties as assigned WCI has grown from $50M in annual sales to more than $375M in the last 10 years. During the same period, we have added 5 new locations bringing the total up to 9, including 1 located internationally. That growth has provided an opportunity to further expand our vision with our customers and increase our capacities. Requirements What we are looking for: Ability to work on‑site in one of our US locations (Hiawatha, Iowa~Des Moines, Iowa~Cedar Falls, Iowa~East Moline, Illinois~Rock Island, Illinois~Crystal Lake, Illinois~Grovetown, Georgia) High school diploma or GED (required) 4-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration/Management or another relevant field (preferred) In lieu of 4-year degree, a 2-year degree in a relevant field with equivalent work experience (required) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency Ability to maintain professional demeanor in a variety of settings Strong communication skills Advanced vendor relationship management skills including negotiation Building and sustaining a healthy team and culture Continuous Improvement application and/or leadership Experience with Epicor ERP system #J-18808-Ljbffr