Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP

Purchasing Supervisor

Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
  • 3+ years of supervisory, team lead, or functional leadership experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and purchasing tools.
  • Experience in manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments preferred.
  • Ability to manage priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the daily activities of the purchasing team to ensure accuracy in purchase orders and timely delivery of materials.
  • Balance team management with ownership of personal purchasing responsibilities.
  • Procure materials according to supplier agreements, lead times, and purchasing policies.
  • Maintain precision in SAP records related to purchase orders and supplier data.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on purchasing disruptions and drive corrective actions.
  • Facilitate supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with specifications in partnership with relevant departments.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that fosters team leadership and mentoring.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development in procurement processes.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams to enhance material quality and compliance.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of purchasing categories, increasing overall expertise.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the purchasing team to ensure purchase orders are issued accurately, suppliers are proactively followed up with, and materials are delivered on time to support operations.
  • Allocate and manage team workload while maintaining ownership of a personal portfolio of purchasing responsibilities, balancing supervisory duties and hands-on buying execution.
  • Ensure materials are procured in alignment with approved suppliers, lead times, inventory targets, and purchasing policies across direct and indirect categories, including raw materials, packaging, tolling materials, MRO, and indirect spend.
  • Maintain purchasing discipline in SAP, ensuring accuracy in purchase orders, pricing, quantities, delivery dates, lead times, and supplier data.
  • Lead or support root cause analysis for purchasing disruptions (e.g., supplier failures, stockouts, ordering errors), actively participating in resolution and driving corrective actions.
  • Support supplier onboarding and issue resolution in partnership with Quality, Regulatory, and R&D, ensuring materials meet required specifications and compliance standards.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
  • 3+ years of supervisory, team lead, or functional leadership experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and purchasing tools.
  • Experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, solve problems, and support team execution in a fast-paced environment.


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About Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP

Freudenberg Nonwovens is a leading manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics for a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, filtration, healthcare, and hygiene. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, from air and liquid filtration to wound care and feminine hygiene. Freudenberg Nonwovens is a subsidiary of the Freudenberg Group, a global technology company with operations in more than 60 countries. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Weinheim, Germany. Freudenberg Nonwovens has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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