OverviewIn this role you will oversee indirect materials procurement, focusing on cost-effective sourcing, supplier performance, and policy compliance to keep operations uninterrupted.
You will supervise purchasing activities, support strategic sourcing initiatives, and partner with internal stakeholders to meet operational and financial goals.
You drive standardization, training, and KPI management to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across the planning area.
Your work enables optimal stock levels and reliable material supply, while leading continuous improvement projects.
This position offers impact through coordinating cross-functional teams and shaping procurement processes within the site
ResponsabilidadesOrganize and lead receiving area activities
Lead and develop the materials planning team including Team Leaders and Team Managers
Provide ongoing training to TLs ensuring safety, quality, and process compliance
Manage escalations to TLs and guide TMs toward optimal results




Implement standardized work within the area and ensure operational stability
Manage area KPIs (safety, quality, shipments, cost, personnel)
Define planning strategy to balance stock levels with material availability
Maintain optimal raw material stock levels to support production
Lead cycle count processes
Optimize and maintain material resources (logistics, shelving)
Provide support to other plants within the group
Drive and participate in improvement projects within scope of responsibility
Ensure compliance with organizational standards and HSE policies
Collaborate to achieve optimal stock levels
Participate in implementing and maintaining improvement systems (5S, LPAs, TPM, audits, EHS standards)
Collaborate with other departments as required
Requisitos principalesleadership and team management
collaboration
training and development
5S
LPAs
TPM

📌 Purchasing Supervisor (Álava)
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