Supervisor, Purchasing

Founded at the birth of the building automation industry in 1983 as Kele & Associates (now Kele Companies), we became the first building automation distributor to offer an all-inclusive platform. Over the next 40 years, Kele Companies has grown into a world class Building Automation Systems distributor with its headquarters remaining strategically located in Memphis, TN and branch locations positioned in seven states throughout the U.S.

Every member of the Kele Companies team plays a key role in delivering on our promise of: “We Make It Easy.”

We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Purchasing.

The Supervisor, Purchasing directs, and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies in the organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing and inventory control systems and procedures
• Coordinates and monitors the activities of the purchasing staff to ensure all daily functions are completed efficiently
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Monitors vendor rebate and incentive programs to ensure Kele takes advantage of cost-saving opportunities
• Analyzes non-inventoried purchases to ensure proper approvals are secured based on Kele purchasing guidelines
• Coordinates vendor-related information with appropriate departments
• Works closely with Product Management regarding products and vendor relationships
• Develops, implements, and monitors department operating policies and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient production while meeting company mission
• Maintains harmony among associates and resolves grievances
• Prepares reports as required
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to four years of undergraduate work, associate's degree or applicable certification
• Minimum of two years of related work experience leading to a working knowledge of the job responsibilities
• Proficiency in MS Office software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint and ability to learn and use company software.