Supervisor, Procurement (DoD Supply Chain)

Supervisor Buyer

Supervisor Buyer supporting DoD ammunition and defense production programs through procurement, supplier management, and technical oversight. Responsible for sourcing, negotiating favorable terms, volume discounts, and long‑term contracts, and for preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for critical materials, goods, and services. Ensures compliant, on‑schedule delivery, mitigates supply chain risks, drives supplier performance, and maintains safety, quality, and contractual compliance.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Working supervisor of a team (spends a portion of time performing the work supervised) or supervises the daily activities of production team members
• Must have one or more of any direct report type
• Analyses information to solve on-going problems and implements procedures and approaches to complete work
• Responsible for results of the team
• Provides direction to team using extensive knowledge of established precedents and practices
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Supervises daily procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing.
• Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates pricing, monitors performance, and expedites to respond to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.
• Collaborates with other functions to meet current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels.
• Utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands.
• Performs auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations.
• Leads and manages the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 3-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power BI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline: Business, Supply Chain Management or related degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Leadership skills. Decision-making skills. Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience and use of IFS software.
• Experience in a DoD manufacturing environment. FAR / DFARS / CPSR requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

Less than 25% travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.