Regular Procurement Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Lear scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Job Description
Ensure the timely and efficient supply of materials required by production through accurate planning and effective procurement management. Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure compliance with timelines, quality, and cost objectives, contributing to operational continuity and the achievement of business goals.
Meet KPIs (inventory levels, excess and obsolete inventory, expedited freight costs, etc
Responsibilities
- Ensure the accurate analysis and timely submission of requirements to all suppliers based on customer demand.
- Ensure materials arrive at the plant on time, preventing production line stoppages.
- Manage productive material inventories, maintaining optimal inventory levels while avoiding expedited shipments, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
- Coordinate supplier shipments to ensure inventory availability at the plant.
- Follow up with suppliers to prevent under-shipments and material shortage risks. Any supplier-related risk must be communicated to the immediate supervisor or Materials Manager.
- Review cumulative quantities received versus quantities shipped by suppliers on a weekly basis or at least once per month.
- Define and monitor engineering change cutover points and work closely with all involved areas (Engineering, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Systems).
- Work closely with the Cycle Count Supervisor/Analyst to ensure the accuracy of physical inventory versus system inventory.
- Manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with operational requirements such as on-time shipments, deliveries, ASNs, expedited shipments, etc., and issue QNs to suppliers when applicable.
- Monitor receiving, invoicing, and general transaction entry tasks in the QAD system to ensure the correct receipt of raw materials.
- Review the Plant/Logistics PFEP according to the required frequency and ensure requested information is corrected in coordination with the personnel responsible for PFEP administration.
Skills
Supplier Management
Invoicing
Collaboration
Capacity Planning
Cycle Counting
Business Acumen
Risk Management
Sales Inventory And Operations Planning
Critical Thinking
Price Negotiation
Program Management
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or a related field.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 2 years of previous experience in Purchasing and/or Procurement within the automotive industry
Certifications / Licenses
Languages
Intermediate/Advanced English proficiency.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.