Position Summary
The Purchasing Supervisor oversees the daily work of the Purchasing Specialist team. Reporting to this individual are 3-5 Purchasing Specialists. The Purchasing Supervisor possesses knowledge around the procurement process at Life Time, including but not limited to all aspects involved in ensuring goods and services are ordered for Life Time club locations.
The Purchasing Supervisor possesses strong interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and a focus on customer service. The Purchasing Supervisor will be required to resolve complex issues using professional judgment daily. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, be detail oriented, and be able to problem solve with minimal direction. The Purchasing Supervisor will have a strong technical aptitude accessing multiple applications to provide support.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Set performance standards for tasks and roles of the Purchasing Specialists
Assist with developing reporting for monitoring the performance of the Purchasing Specialists
Provides ongoing feedback and coaching to the Purchasing Specialists
Identifies process improvements and assists with creating solutions
Partners cross functionality when necessary to implement necessary changes
Subject matter expert and liaison to Purchasing Specialists for escalated requisition, purchase order, receiving, and general Workday questions
Serves as the primary point of contact for club team member escalations related to their direct reports
Enters requisitions and facilitates receiving for assigned clubs
Provides vendor and product information to team members as requested
Provides training to club team members regarding Workday procurement processes
Minimum Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a related field
1-2 Years of experience in leading teams
2-3 Years of experience in a professional business environment
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions
Ability to effectively multi-task with tight deadlines independently and within a team environment
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner
Advanced knowledge of standard office procedures and computer software, including Microsoft Office products
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a high volume support oriented business environment
Microsoft Excel
Experience with Workday ERP
Experience in procurement, accounts payable, or club leadership
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
A fully subsidized membership
Discounts on Life Time products and services
401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
Training and professional development
Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short term and long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
Parental leave and adoption assistance
Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.