SUPERVSOR - PROCUREMENT

PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR In 1985, Mike and Kim Crabb founded Diamond C with a small team and a big dream. Over the years, the company has grown significantly, now employing over 700 team members. Diamond C remains a family-owned and operated business, with a strong emphasis on our foundational “Do Work, Love Strong” culture, which is based in Mt. Pleasant, TX. We are unwavering in our commitment to more – more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing, and more opportunities for our team. Our purpose is to fuel the growth and success of our team members, customers, and community. We're dedicated to being a positive force for change and using our expertise to make a meaningful impact on our community abroad. This role is located in Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 About the Opportunity Diamond C Trailers is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to lead the daily execution of our procurement team and help ensure the right material is available at the right time to support trailer production. This position reports to the Procurement Manager and directly supervises the Steel Buyer, Domestic Buyer, International Buyer, and Indirect Buyer. This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role. The Procurement Supervisor will work closely with Planning, SIOP, Inventory Control, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to prevent material shortages, recover supplier issues, improve purchasing discipline, and support uninterrupted production across Diamond C manufacturing operations. What You Will Lead Daily procurement execution for steel, domestic production components, imported components, indirect materials, MRO, and services. Buyer prioritization, coaching, workload management, performance expectations, and cross-training. Purchase-order accuracy, supplier acknowledgements, past-due recovery, expedites, reschedules, and ERP/MRP discipline. Shortage prevention and rapid escalation of material risks that could affect fabrication, weld, powder coat, final assembly, parts operations, or customer delivery. Supplier follow-up and recovery planning for late deliveries, capacity constraints, quality-driven replacement demand, and other supply disruptions. Cost and working-capital discipline through competitive pricing, order-quantity management, lead-time improvement, inventory coordination, and avoidance of unnecessary premium freight. The Manufacturing Environment The Procurement Supervisor will support a high-mix utility-trailer manufacturing operation that depends on reliable flow of steel and structural materials, axles, tires and wheels, jacks, couplers, hydraulic components and cylinders, electrical harnesses and lighting, lumber/decking, fasteners, fabricated parts, powder-coat and paint consumables, packaging, and other production materials. The role requires an individual who understands that a purchasing decision can directly affect line continuity, labor efficiency, trailer completion, customer promise dates, and revenue. What We Are Looking For 5+ years of progressive procurement, purchasing, materials, or supply chain experience in manufacturing. Prior supervisory or team-lead experience is strongly preferred. Prior Steel purchasing experience Hands-on knowledge of purchase orders, MRP/ERP systems, supplier performance, shortages, lead times, inventory, and production support. Ability to lead through urgency without losing transactional accuracy, commercial discipline, or clear communication. Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills, including the ability to evaluate open orders, supplier commitments, inventory positions, pricing, and production risk. Experience in trailers, automotive, heavy equipment, metal fabrication, transportation equipment, or another discrete-manufacturing environment is highly desirable. Experience purchasing steel or trailer-related components and working with international suppliers is a plus. Success in This Role Material shortages are identified and escalated before they…

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