Procurement Supervisor

Your Job

Manage a team & a group of Procurement Specialists and SMEs providing support for Procurement order management, RFQ management, Expediting, Outage procurement support, handle exceptions & perform special handling for certain priority suppliers / categories.

Manage escalations efficiently.

Drive process changes and improvements to build a robust process.

Stake holder management.

Business Controls & process compliance management.

Drive key metrics of centralized procurement function.

What You Will Do


* Ensure all procurement activities align with Koch Principles-Based Management (PBM) philosophy, emphasizing long-term value creation, empowerment, and market-based management.


* Provide strategic direction and leadership in the procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) goods and services.


* Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance while aligning with business objectives and Koch PBM principles.


* Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers in the MRO category, fostering collaboration, trust, and mutual value creation


* Apply PBM concepts such as comparative advantage, principled entrepreneurship, and customer focus to drive data decision-making and enhance procurement effectiveness.


* Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, engineering, and quality assurance, to align procurement activities with broader business objectives.


* Champion a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement, driving cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.


* Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure procurement performance against strategic objectives and Koch PBM principles.


* Lead continuous improvement efforts within the procurement function, applying Koch PBM principles such as principled entrepreneurship and disciplined action to drive innovation and efficiency gains.


* Mentor and coach procurement team members, empowering them to apply Koch PBM principles in their daily work and develop their skills and capabilities.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's Degree


* 8+ years of experience in Procure to Pay processes coupled with 2+ years of people management experience.


* Proven Experience in ensuring smooth delivery of operations, people management.


* Customer service experience


* Core knowledge of the areas of Procurement functions


* Proven skills on driving Key Metrices for Procurement operations.


* Proven skills on driving Customer satisfaction


* Providing voice support

What Will Put You Ahead


* Supervisory skills


* Proficient written and verbal communication skills.


* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


* Detail oriented and assertive when dealing with external and internal customers.
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