Purchasing Supervisor

About the CompanyCOESIA is a group of innovation-based industrial solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy and fully owned by Isabella Seràgnoli. Coesia's companies are leaders in the sectors of: Advanced automated machinery and materials Industrial process solutions Precision gears Coesia’s customers are leading players in a broad range of industries, including Consumer Goods, Tobacco, Healthcare, Aerospace, Racing & Automotive and Electronics. Coesia Group consists of fourteen companies: ACMAVOLPAK, ADMV, CIMA, CITUS KALIX, FLEXLINK, G.D, GDM, HAPA, IPI, LAETUS, NORDEN, R.A JONES, SACMO, SASIB. The Group has 92 operating units (55 of which with production facilities) in 31 countries, a turnover in 2013 of approx. 1,400 million Euro and over 6,000 employees.About the RoleSupervise and develop a team that delivers total price reduction through efficiency, lean practices and reduction of costs while not impacting quality or level of products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Supervise buyers to ensure consistent and coordinated deployment of purchasing strategies within area of responsibility. -Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate, all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders, and report any back ordered or missing products -Deliver year over year cost savings through actively challenging supplier pricing, revising specifications, initiating cost savings opportunities and implementing new negotiating strategies -Deliver improvements in areas such as cost, terms, service level, and quality to meet overall business goals and objectives. Develops, supports and drives continuous improvement initiatives -Run daily MRP report for the items that need to be purchased. Maintain supplier scorecard program and utilize data to designate preferred supplier status -Maintain current market knowledge of commercial parts and vendors who sell them. Researches and qualifies new suppliers to provide a broader base of vendors from source custom and commercial parts. Other duties as neededWhat You Need to Be SuccessfulBachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent degree Minimum of 3+ years of planning, directing, or coordinating the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Minimum of 3+ years of supervisor/management experience Skillset using MS Office suite and familiarity with SAPOur OfferCoesia North America offers a competitive benefit package which includes, among other things: Salary Range: $86,250-$143,750 • Multiple health insurance plan options. • Company paid life insurance. • 401k with up to 6% company match. • Paid parental leave.Join the Team!If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Colin Clark at View email address on click.appcast.io . Kindly be advised that we do not accept applications via email. Please ensure to submit your application through the online portal,Job Reference: CGS13412 #J-18808-Ljbffr Lean Six Sigma Black Belt