Job Description

Purchasing Supervisor - MRO & Capital Projects

Location: Vadnais Heights, MN - Hybrid

What is IP Corporation?

IP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing organization with more than 70 years of stability, innovation, and growth. Headquartered in Minnesota, IP Corporation supports a portfolio of operating companies that manufacture and distribute resins, gel coats, composite materials, and specialty polymer solutions used across a wide range of industrial applications.

Our operating companies, Interplastic Corporation, North American Composites, HK Research, and Molding Products, work together to deliver technical expertise, high-quality products, and long-term partnerships to customers around the world. We are known for our customer-first mindset, strong technical capabilities, and collaborative culture built on trust and continuous improvement.

What is a Purchasing Supervisor - MRO & Capital Projects?

Reporting to the Director of Purchasing & Transportation, the Purchasing Supervisor - MRO & Capital Projects leads a team of buyers responsible for maintenance parts, operating supplies, contracted services, and capital equipment. Working closely with Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Finance, this role sources, negotiates, and manages the suppliers that keep our sites running.

You will build a strong preferred-supplier network, use our multi-site scale to get better value, and bring consistent, efficient purchasing practices to every location. If you like solving problems, building supplier relationships, and seeing your work directly support operations, this role offers broad scope and room to grow.

What You Can Expect to Do as a Purchasing Supervisor - MRO & Capital Projects:

• Lead, coach, and support a team of buyers and coordinators, providing guidance and performance oversight.
• Oversee MRO purchasing, including maintenance parts, plant and engineering materials, operating supplies, utilities, and contracted services.
• Manage daily purchasing activities, including order placement, supplier communication, and delivery tracking, to keep materials available for production and operational needs.
• Coordinate with planning teams to monitor inventory levels and optimize stock.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Develop a preferred vendor pool with reliable alternatives, meet with key suppliers, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Improve purchasing processes and efficiency, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance.

What We Are Looking For in a Purchasing Supervisor - MRO & Capital Projects:

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of MRO purchasing, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analysis.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.

Why Join IP Corporation?

• Be part of a stable, privately held organization with more than 70 years of success and a strong reputation in the markets we serve.
• Lead meaningful work in a company where decisions can be made quickly, ideas are valued, and employees have a direct impact on business results.
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Collaborate with talented teams across a diverse portfolio of businesses and manufacturing operations.
• Opportunity for professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career advancement.
• Join a culture built on integrity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Help shape the future of an organization committed to innovation, customer success, and operational excellence.

IP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.

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