Supervisor, Purchasing

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cryoquip is a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers, liquefiers, and vaporizers for the LNG and industrial gases industry. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, and well stimulation.

The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for leading, coordinating, and prioritizing purchasing activities across multiple buyers and support roles. This position ensures timely procurement of materials, services, MRO, and outside processing in support of production, quality, and operational goals. The Purchasing Supervisor acts as the primary escalation point for purchasing-related issues and ensures consistency, accuracy, and compliance across purchasing workflows.

Scope of Responsibility

The Purchasing Supervisor provides functional oversight and guidance to Buyers I, Buyers II, and purchasing support personnel handling production materials, MRO, supplies, outside processing, and data/log management.

Rate

$60,000 - $81,000

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide daily direction, prioritization, and support to the purchasing team
• Balance workloads across buyers to meet production and business needs
• Serve as escalation point for purchasing, supplier, and internal issues
• Provide backup coverage as needed to ensure continuity of operations

• Maintain compliance with internal purchasing procedures and work instructions

• Oversee and maintain purchasing logs.

• Maintain Vendor database.
• Assist with pricing visibility.

• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, accuracy, and cycle time.
• Support standardization and best practices across the purchasing function

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises purchasing operations, ensuring timely procurement of goods and services, vendor compliance, cost control, and adherence to company policies.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement, within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate a purchasing team
• Strong understanding of production purchasing, MRO, supplies, and outside processing
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing reports
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team coordination
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Effective cross-functional communication

Education and Experience

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Competence with general computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in the operation of standard office machines including printer, scanner, and fax
• Industry knowledge or a willingness to learn
• Team-based approach
• Technical Skills: Ability to read an engineering drawing and bill of materials. 
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work independently. 
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and maturity with good judgment. 
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar position

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed.  An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.