Procurement Supervisor

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Procurement Supervisor will lead a team responsible for procurement efforts for the company, enabling stakeholder organizations to maximize the value received from strategic suppliers. This role will manage end-to-end procurement workflows in SAP and Ariba, drive supplier integration initiatives, and take ownership of spend analysis and procurement reporting to support data-driven decision-making. This position will ensure compliance, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and continuous improvement in sourcing the goods and services needed to keep company operations running smoothly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a business-related field required
Strong working knowledge of SAP and Ariba, including hands-on experience with Ariba supplier enablement and PO processing
Skilled in Excel, reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar), and procurement analytics
Excellent analytical skills with a high attention to detail and process integrity
Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Proven supervisory or team lead experience in a procurement or supply chain environment
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required, experience with large scale accounting systems strongly preferred
Ability to learn new software applications and computer programs; ability to type efficiently and accurately; comfortable handling multiple interruptions and adjusting priorities throughout the workday while meeting deadlines; ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with diverse individuals and to consistently handle interpersonal situations in a professional and respectful manner; excellent memory and organizational ability, and sufficient arithmetic skills to perform routine accounting and mathematical computations.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily procurement activities across SAP and Ariba, including purchase requisition review, PO creation and approval, order tracking, and issue resolution
Lead supplier onboarding and integration projects within the Ariba Network, collaborating with third party suppliers, IT, Accounting, and internal teams to ensure smooth connectivity and transactional compliance
Partner with IT, Accounting, and external suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve technical or data-related integration issues in Ariba
Act as the key system owner for all Ariba modules, providing training and guidance to internal users and suppliers
Ensure timely creation, tracking, and closure of SAP purchase orders to support uninterrupted operations across all company locations
Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance, product standardization, and product availability, escalating and resolving supply chain disruptions swiftly
Perform spend analysis, supplier consolidation reviews, and PO trend tracking to identify cost-saving opportunities, compliance gaps, and process improvements
Provide training and support to internal users and suppliers on SAP and Ariba procurement processes
Manage and lead the competency development of procurement staff, including training and knowledge management capabilities. Cast a positive Leadership Shadow for the company.
Other duties as assigned