Procurement Supervisor

     Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * 401(k) – 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days * Competitive Pay * Career Development *  

    Welcome to Love's: 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.

Job Functions:

• 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

Education and Qualifications: 

• 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

Skills and Physical Demands:

• Hard skills: Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required, experience with large scale accounting systems strongly preferred
• Soft Skills: 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.
• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision
• Possible evening/weekend work

Our Culture:
Love’s has been fueling journeys since 1964. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, we operate 650+ locations in 42 states across our family of companies. We’re committed to innovation, inclusion & belonging, and making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Come see why Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores was recognized by Indeed as the winner of the Better Work Award in 2023.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply. 

Love’s Family of Companies:

• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, the leading travel stop network

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest transportation companies

• Musket Corporation, a Houston-based commodity supply, trading and logistics expert

• Love’s Alternative Energy, a Houston-based leading provider of alternative fueling solutions

• Love’s Truck Care, the largest oil change, preventive maintenance and total truck care network

Job Category: Corporate