Summary
Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies required to meet production and project schedules for the organization by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reviews and processes approved purchase requisitions.
Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
Selects products for purchase based on engineering specifications or other information provided by the person making the requisition.
Prepares purchase orders and/or quote requests.
Reviews quotes and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, inventories and supplier information.
Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Works with Finance to correct invoice discrepancies due to quantity and/or cost.
Expedites delivery of goods to users, as needed.
Works with Quality team to monitor, track and communicate supplier performance.
Partners with Manufacturing Engineering to meet company goals for cost reduction, outsourcing, and new product launches.
Optimizes use of ERP system to maximize efficiency of Manufacturing and Business processes.
Maintains inventory control and verifies inventory accuracy by periodic cycle counts
Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships.
Participate in supplier risk assessments to proactively identify areas of concern and develop mitigation plans.
Works with sales and engineering teams to enter new orders
Negotiates favorable prices and terms with suppliers.
Qualifications An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree required. Three to five years Purchasing and Planning/Scheduling experience in Manufacturing environment working with an ERP system preferred.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ERP/MRP software, and Microsoft Office software
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
The following certifications are applicable to this position:
APICS: CIRM, CPIM
ISM: C.P.M., A.P.P.
Other Skills and Abilities
Thorough understanding of ERP/MRP software systems, logistics, inventory control, BOM structure, and supply chain management required.
Travel - Occasional domestic travel (<5 % ) is required to perform the essential functions of this position.
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