Role Objectives:
Optimizes the use of company assets in the acquisition of goods and services. Reviews market conditions and trends, formulating short- and long-term strategies to ensure quality and continuity of supply, while minimizing total cost by performing the following responsibilities.
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*Principal Role Activities:*

• Directly procure raw materials and develop appropriate supplier base, by determining material requirements and develop rolling supplier schedules or Purchase Orders as appropriate, developing sources, selecting suppliers, processing RFQ's, and negotiating pricing, transportation, and payment terms for delivery.
• Consolidate requirements and develop most suitable method of purchase, such as, spot purchase orders, contracts, blanket orders, and suppliers stocking arrangements.
• Is able to issue purchase schedules to suppliers on a rolling basis and establish delivery priorities
• Is able to maintain close contact with suppliers and resolve any issues or conflicts
• Can prepare data to show supplier performance, issues, and improvement actions
• Advise management of current market conditions and supplier base activity, which could affect pricing and or delivery.
• Be familiar with end use of commodities leading to possible cost savings through use of alternate materials or specifications.
• Evaluate/assess suppliers through methods such as, on-site supplier visitations, and various objective performance measurements including, on time delivery, service performance, and price performance. Be aware of non-price considerations and certify as necessary.
• Provide Purchasing support for ordering maintenance, and expense items.
• Purchasing Department representative responsible for business systems. Analyze and understand present purchasing system and ERP system.
• Analyze and maintain appropriate inventory levels and lead identification and action on slow moving and obsolete inventory.
• Work with QA Manager on all purchasing department issues relating to the ISO 9000 registration process, including processes, procedures, certification, PPAP's, etc.
• Coordinate and communicate purchasing activities and issues across supporting functional groups within the organization.
• Some travel may be required – domestic & possible International
• All other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of related Purchasing experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft business suite products
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail
• Ability to utilize logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture of goods and services.
• Excellent internal and external relationship/communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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