Purpose:Executes buy plan per MRP recommendations to support internal customers in a fast-paced production environment. Supports requisitioned material requests as appropriate. Responsible for acquiring, purchasing, and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies for requisitioned material. Negotiates with different vendors to obtain price quotations, prices, and delivery times when needed. Evaluates the different vendors to determine the best price and quality as required. Reviews and recommends changes to procurement processes and procedures. Oversees records and processes in department to ensure accuracy and follow through. Controls annual purchases over $10 million.

Core Responsibilities:
•Supports internal customers executing MRP buys, MR's as requested. Ensuring material delivers timely for production.
•Oversees drop shipment process for domestic and international suppliers.
oProvides PO's to suppliers to support customer orders.
oEnsuring Suppliers have materials needed.
oFollow up with suppliers to request all documentation timely to ensure transactions occur as appropriate.
•Basic understanding of planning and ability to ensure system requests are valid.
•Ability to research or review history and apply or modify to future activities where needed.
•Manages incoming materials PO's to support production and Inventory level objectives.
•Follows up on PO's with suppliers as needed - communicates exceptions/problems with Operations and production.
•Works collaboratively with team to solve problems, improve processes.
•Has continuous improvement approach.
•Supports safety and quality initiatives as needed.
•Complies with company SOX requirements.
•Selects and negotiates with vendors to obtain quotations, prices and delivery times.
•Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine if they are compatible with company objectives.
•Contributes to cost reduction plans.
•Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to ensure company objectives are adhered to, including but not limited to maintaining appropriate inventory levels, proper authorization of purchases, bills of materials are accurate and account distribution is proper.
•Review and recommend changes to processes and procedures in procurement area including but not limited to: legal aspects of procurement process, sole source and alternate vendors, and procurement information system needs.
•Limits the amount of time spent on routine data input and follow-up.
•Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:
•Bachelor's Degree preferably in Supply Chain, Technology, or Engineering or equivalent field or experience.
•Five to seven years of purchasing experience with progressively responsible purchasing responsibilities.
•Strong computer skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
•Has the ability to read necessary blue prints.
•Demonstrates efficient communication and negotiating skills.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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