Procurement & Supply Chain Operations Supervisor

About the role

Lead implementation of strategic procurement activities across all sites and support enterprise-wide procurement initiatives. Oversee high-value and high-volume procurement transactions and drive On-Time Delivery In Full (OTIF) through proactive planning, control, and continuous process improvement. Select, develop, and manage a vendor base delivering optimal quality, lowest landed cost, reliable capacity, and consistent delivery performance. Supervise, coach, train, and mentor Procurement Operations Specialists to build skills, competencies, and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead implementation of strategic procurement activities across all sites and support enterprise-wide procurement initiatives

• Oversee high-value and high-volume procurement transactions; collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Specialists to identify long-term contracting opportunities that reduce cost and improve efficiency

• Drive On-Time Delivery In Full (OTIF) through proactive planning, control, and continuous process improvement

• Evaluate Purchase Requisitions against inventory levels; apply sourcing strategies consistent with approved spend thresholds

• Recommend and endorse vendors; validate commodity specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), performance terms, acceptance criteria, and budget availability

• Review, approve, or endorse Purchase Orders (PO) and contracts within delegated spend authority

• Partner with technical, legal, finance, and commercial teams throughout pre-award, execution, and post-issuance phases; resolve PO and contract issues promptly

• Select, develop, and manage a vendor base delivering optimal quality, lowest landed cost, reliable capacity, and consistent delivery performance

• Supervise, coach, train, and mentor Procurement Operations Specialists to build skills, competencies, and performance

• Generate accurate, timely reports to support management decision-making

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related business/behavioral science field

• At least 5 years progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related operational roles

• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience required

• Experience in energy, power generation, or large-scale industrial procurement is advantageous

• Engineering or technical background preferred