Purchasing Supervisor

Company: IWT Primary Manufacturing Plant
Location: Winchester
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE). The majority of our products are produced almost entirely from recycled resins. Infiltrator's recycling operation is among the country's top twenty producers / consumers of recycled resins and among only a few of whom consume 100% of that resin in the finished products produced. Infiltrator operates some of largest molding machines and robotics producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT has always and continues to compete on innovation; we hold over 200 patents. Responsibilities Seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to join our dynamic team!! POSITION OVERVIEW: The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for coordination, organization, leadership, and negotiation of procurement agreements with strategically chosen vendors that provide maximum value and benefit for Infiltrator in a manner that supports our philosophies and business practices. The Purchasing Supervisor will be responsible for the purchasing, delivery, and storage of all materials, components, etc., with the exception of recycled and virgin plastics. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Manage the purchasing department, including multiple storerooms.
• Actively pursue cost reduction in the supply chain.
• In conjunction with the Supplier Quality Engineer, manage key supplier relationships and evaluate suppliers on the basis of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Develop supplier scorecards based upon key performance indicators.
• Research and find sources for new items in development QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
  • Bachelor's degree with focus on Supply Chain Management and a minimum of three to five years of directly related work experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience and a proven record of effectiveness in a same or similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of industry market trends and conditions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experienced with MS Office, especially Excel.
  • Experienced working with ERP systems. Flexible to travel to meet with suppliers, distributors and manufacturers as required. PI176462907

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