Purchasing Supervisor

Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide. JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day purchasing execution activities for Marathon Electric, Wausau. This position directly supervises the MRP and MRO Buyers and is responsible for ensuring material requirements are converted into purchase orders, supplier commitments are maintained accurately, and purchased materials are available to support the production schedule. The Purchasing Supervisor drives daily execution of MRP/MRO requirements, open purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements, past-due orders, shortages, expedites, and supplier recovery actions. The position ensures the Purchasing team maintains accurate and timely information in the ERP system and follows established purchasing processes. The position works closely with Planning, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to prioritize requirements, resolve supply issues, and prevent material shortages from impacting production. The successful candidate will be a hands-on frontline leader capable of organizing the daily work of the Purchasing team, establishing clear priorities and accountability, coaching buyers, maintaining disciplined purchasing routines, and escalating significant supplier or commercial risks to the Purchasing Manager. Major Responsibilities: Daily Purchasing Execution & MRP Control Lead the daily activities of MRP/MRO Buyers and supporting Wausau manufacturing operations. Ensure MRP requirements and exception messages are reviewed daily and converted into purchase orders, releases, reschedules, cancellations, and supplier actions as required. Ensure purchase orders are created, submitted for approval, acknowledged, maintained, and closed accurately and on time. Ensure open purchase orders accurately reflect current quantities, required dates, supplier commitments, and production priorities in the ERP system. Review buyer workloads, priorities, and critical actions and ensure clear ownership of assigned suppliers, materials, and open purchase orders. Maintain disciplined daily and weekly purchasing routines, standard work, and follow-up processes. Material Availability & Shortage Management Lead the daily purchasing response to material shortages and production priorities. Conduct daily and weekly reviews of critical shortages, past-due purchase orders, unconfirmed orders, and supplier recovery actions. Ensure buyers obtain firm supplier commitments, document recovery dates, and follow up until material is delivered. Coordinate priorities with Planning, Materials, and Manufacturing when supply is constrained or production requirements change. Drive expedites and supplier recovery actions for critical materials and escalate unresolved risks to the Purchasing Manager. Maintain clear visibility of materials at risk and communicate accurate status, actions, owners, and expected recovery dates to the appropriate teams. Supplier Follow-Up & Performance Ensure consistent supplier follow-up on purchase order acknowledgements, delivery commitments, past-due orders, and critical requirements. Monitor supplier delivery performance and buyer follow-up effectiveness using established KPIs. Serve as the first level of escalation for supplier d…

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