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

PayThis is a salaried position starting at $64,000.00 and pays up to $88,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

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.