Procurement supervisor job description
Updated March 14, 2024
3 min read
Find better candidates in less time
Post a job on Zippia and take the best from over 7 million monthly job seekers.
Example procurement supervisor requirements on a job description
Procurement supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in procurement supervisor job postings.
Sample procurement supervisor requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
- Excellent knowledge of procurement procedures, policies, and regulations
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders
- Proficient in using procurement software and tools
Sample required procurement supervisor soft skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage and motivate a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to think strategically and make sound decisions
Procurement supervisor job description example 1
BAE Systems procurement supervisor job description
The candidate will be responsible for conducting moderate to complex procurement actions for various government programs in accordance with the prime contracts, FAR, DFAR, company policies and CPSR requirements. The individual should be able to analyze purchase orders; initiate RFQs/RFPs; review bids; select vendors; negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing of materials or services to be procured and issue/manage subsequent purchase orders utilizing Costpoint. Candidate must be able to oversee a team of buyers and support staff as well as work independently on professional assignments using judgment and creativity in solving problems while providing recommendations to management on possible solutions. Candidate will be a working supervisor and will need to administer a purchasing commodity.
Key responsibilities:
Oversee a team of buyers and support staff.
Review and update procedures.
Processes and complete complex purchase orders; determine prices from available vendors which meet cost and quality guidelines; place orders.
Conducts negotiations with suppliers to obtain products at the best quantity and cost in order to ensure end-users needs are met; negotiates delivery, terms and conditions, and pricing. Be able to identify future procurement opportunities to further procurement strategies.
Coordinates with accounts payable to resolve any problems in order to ensure prompt payment and avoid delays to end user; coordinates with receiving departments to resolve receipt problems promptly so as to not cause any delay to end users.
Solicits suppliers/vendors for materials/products/services through formal Requests for Services (FRS) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and informal channels. Conducts complex negotiations on terms favorable considering quality, delivery, and prices; receives and evaluates proposals, quotations, and bids for acquisitions.
Plans and coordinates the procurement of materials, products/services and equipment necessary for the operation of the business unit or assigned projects. Recommends changes to existing standards; ensures suppliers/vendor's adherence to industry standards, technical quality standards, and other corporate/business unit driven expectations.
Analyzes bids for specification compliance, prices, delivery commitments and past performance. Recommends revisions or process improvements to meet company needs.
Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR.Experience working with contracts including request for proposals (RFP) and request for quotes (RFQ). Experience soliciting suppliers/vendors for materials/products/services through formal Requests for Services (FRS) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and informal channels. Understanding of ERP and Procurement systems.
Good communication skills
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Good personal computer and business solutions software skills
Strong negotiating skills to interact with vendors
Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
Ability to understand financial analysis and implications with regard to contracts and suppliers
Familiar with Ariba, Costpoint software and CPSR requirements
Understanding of Navy drawings and specifications
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
**Procurement Supervisor**
**83845BR**
EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
Key responsibilities:
Oversee a team of buyers and support staff.
Review and update procedures.
Processes and complete complex purchase orders; determine prices from available vendors which meet cost and quality guidelines; place orders.
Conducts negotiations with suppliers to obtain products at the best quantity and cost in order to ensure end-users needs are met; negotiates delivery, terms and conditions, and pricing. Be able to identify future procurement opportunities to further procurement strategies.
Coordinates with accounts payable to resolve any problems in order to ensure prompt payment and avoid delays to end user; coordinates with receiving departments to resolve receipt problems promptly so as to not cause any delay to end users.
Solicits suppliers/vendors for materials/products/services through formal Requests for Services (FRS) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and informal channels. Conducts complex negotiations on terms favorable considering quality, delivery, and prices; receives and evaluates proposals, quotations, and bids for acquisitions.
Plans and coordinates the procurement of materials, products/services and equipment necessary for the operation of the business unit or assigned projects. Recommends changes to existing standards; ensures suppliers/vendor's adherence to industry standards, technical quality standards, and other corporate/business unit driven expectations.
Analyzes bids for specification compliance, prices, delivery commitments and past performance. Recommends revisions or process improvements to meet company needs.
Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR.Experience working with contracts including request for proposals (RFP) and request for quotes (RFQ). Experience soliciting suppliers/vendors for materials/products/services through formal Requests for Services (FRS) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and informal channels. Understanding of ERP and Procurement systems.
Good communication skills
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Good personal computer and business solutions software skills
Strong negotiating skills to interact with vendors
Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
Ability to understand financial analysis and implications with regard to contracts and suppliers
Familiar with Ariba, Costpoint software and CPSR requirements
Understanding of Navy drawings and specifications
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
**Procurement Supervisor**
**83845BR**
EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
Post a job for free, promote it for a fee
Resources for employers posting procurement supervisor jobs
Average cost of hiring
Recruitment statistics
How to write a job description
Examples of work conditions
Procurement supervisor job description FAQs
Ready to start hiring?
Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024