Procurement Supervisor

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Procurement Supervisor to oversee our purchasing operations, specifically focusing on commercial vehicle and heavy-duty truck spare parts. Onsite, full-time at Mena Transport PCL.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Vendor Selection: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and vendors for automotive spare parts, raw materials, and services, ensuring they meet the company’s strict quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Procurement Management: Oversee and control the end-to-end procurement cycle, tracking order status and monitoring delivery timelines to ensure accurate and on-time fulfillment of all contractual agreements.
• Supplier Performance Evaluation: Continuously assess supplier efficiency and performance to guarantee strict adherence to established quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) benchmarks.
• Vendor Relations & Dispute Resolution: Maintain strong relationships with business partners, ensure compliance with agreed terms, and serve as the primary point of contact for resolving issues related to product defects or service discrepancies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to optimize resource allocation and maximize operational efficiency.
• Process Optimization: Analyze procurement bottlenecks, identify operational challenges, and implement strategic solutions to streamline workflows and continuously improve departmental productivity.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in procurement, with a specific focus on 6-wheel trucks or heavy-duty commercial vehicle spare parts.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong foundational understanding of automotive mechanics, spare parts, and vehicle components.
• Core Competencies: Comprehensive knowledge of procurement systems and best practices, strong organizational and workflow management skills, and a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Soft Skills: Proven negotiation abilities and exceptional interpersonal skills with a track record of building long-term, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced command of Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with ERP or procurement software is a plus.