Procurement Supervisor - Temp-to-Perm Role

Procurement Supervisor

Temp-to-Perm Role

Biolyst Scientific

Morgantown, PA

(Manufacturing, Medical, Chemicals, etc.)

"Biolyst Scientific is a life sciences company formed in 2024 by merging Electron Microscopy Sciences (EMS) and Azer Scientific, offering microscopy, histology, and diagnostic solutions to clinicians and researchers biolyst.com "

We support Clinical Care and Scientific Research sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Supervisor to work in a Temp-to-Perm role.

You would be working on-site, at Biolyst Scientific, in our Morgantown, PA offices five (5) days per week.

We ask that you have experience within a Manufacturing environment, having worked with medical supplies, chemicals, consumable medical products.

Interim Position Summary:

The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the company's purchasing and procurement activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and reliable acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment, and services.

This position manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and purchasing terms, monitors inventory requirements, and coordinates procurement activities with internal departments to support business operations.

The Procurement Supervisor will establish and maintain effective purchasing processes, identify opportunities for cost savings, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure procurement activities align with company objectives, quality standards, and operational requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Procurement and Purchasing:

* Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities, including the procurement of raw materials, components, supplies, equipment, and outside services.
* Review purchase requisitions and determine appropriate purchasing methods, quantities, and timing.
* Ensure purchase orders are issued accurately and in a timely manner.
* Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery.
* Identify opportunities to consolidate purchases, improve purchasing efficiencies, and reduce costs.
* Establish purchasing guidelines and procedures to promote consistency and accountability.

Supplier and Vendor Management:

* Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with qualified suppliers and vendors.
* Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual arrangements.
* Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, reliability, and delivery.
* Address supplier issues, including shortages, late deliveries, pricing discrepancies, and quality concerns.
* Develop and maintain alternative supplier relationships to minimize supply chain disruptions.

Inventory and Supply Chain Coordination:

* Work closely with Operations, Production, Warehouse, and Customer Service to forecast purchasing needs and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
* Monitor inventory availability and purchasing trends to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
* Coordinate procurement activities with production schedules and customer demand.
* Evaluate lead times, minimum order quantities, and safety stock requirements.
* Identify opportunities to improve inventory turnover and reduce carrying costs.

Cost Management and Process Improvement:

* Monitor procurement spending and identify opportunities for cost reductions.
* Analyze purchasing data, supplier pricing, and market conditions to support purchasing decisions.
* Develop and maintain procurement metrics and reporting, including purchasing costs, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
* Recommend improvements to procurement systems, processes, and controls.
* Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval requirements, and applicable regulatory and quality standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to procurement and purchasing personnel.
* Establish work priorities and ensure purchasing activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
* Monitor employee performance and provide coaching and development.
* Assist with hiring, training, performance evaluations, and other personnel matters as appropriate.
* Promote teamwork and effective communication across departments.

Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the individual assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove responsibilities as business needs require.
Keyword: Purchasing, Procurement, Life Sciences, Biology
Required Experience:

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
* 3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, or a related discipline.
* Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
* Experience working in a manufacturing, scientific products, distribution, or similar environment preferred.
* Demonstrated experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
* Strong understanding of purchasing processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
* Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to develop productive working relationships with internal departments and external suppliers.
* Ability to analyze purchasing data and make informed business decisions.
* Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to work in an office and warehouse/manufacturing environment as needed.
* Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
* Ability to occasionally lift or move materials and supplies consistent with the requirements of the work environment.

From: Midatlantic Employers' Association