Responsible for purchasing a variety of complex or technical supplies or services
Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner
Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers
Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value
May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing
Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues
Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers. Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery. May provide work leadership for lower level employees.