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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing Team, including Specialists, Agents, and Leads. This role ensures purchasing activities are completed accurately and efficiently in alignment with company policy and supports the successful execution of procurement functions within Oracle Fusion. The Purchasing Supervisor provides leadership, performance management, and process oversight for the team while supporting continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Supervise a team of Purchasing Specialists, Agents, and Leads across assigned regions or business units.
- Monitor daily purchasing activity and prioritize workflow to support both job-specific and inventory-related purchasing.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and system workflows in Oracle Fusion.
- Review reports and dashboards to identify open POs, delays, or data discrepancies requiring team follow-up.
- Manage team performance through coaching, feedback, and formal performance evaluations.
- Facilitate training, onboarding, and cross-training across roles within the purchasing team.
- Escalate and resolve supplier-related issues, pricing discrepancies, and process inefficiencies in partnership with internal stakeholders.
- Serve as the key point of contact for internal escalations related to purchasing execution.
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Warehouse, and Field Operations to resolve PO/invoice issues.
- Partner with Supply Chain leadership and the SFPH Procurement Team to drive system and process improvements.
- Approve timesheets and PTO requests for direct reports.
- Maintain oversight of purchasing data integrity within Oracle Fusion and Salesforce Lightning.
- Generate reports and respond to management information requests as needed.
- Communicate effectively with vendors, field leaders, and cross-functional teams.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.
Education, Training, Certifications:
- Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, required.
- Bachelor’s degree Business, Supply Chain, or related field, preferred. Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education
Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:
- 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, strongly preferred.
- 2 years of team leadership or supervisory experience, preferred.
- Experience in fire protection, construction, or field service environments, strongly preferred.
- Prior experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems, highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of vendor management, inventory support, and purchasing workflows.
Communication Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead team discussions, coach direct reports, and communicate across departments.
- Effective in handling escalations and conflict resolution.
Systems and Software Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion and Salesforce Lightning, highly preferred.
Other Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
- Must be able to comply with Summit’s Drug and Alcohol Policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreements.
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist.
Work Environment:
Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and work alone and with others. The employee will be occasionally required to travel.
We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
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About Us
Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!
Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.
Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.
The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.
Benefits
Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
Our Core Values
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- We are PASSIONATE about life safety
- We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
- We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
- We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)
Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
