Job Details
This role supports manufacturing by ensuring parts are available to meet production schedules and that finished products are available for customer order fulfillment.
- Coordinate inventory for all associated warehouse locations and material movement between warehouse and production areas.
- Coordinate the supplier base and purchasing function for inventory expenditures, ensuring that the highest quality product is purchased at the most cost-effective price and consistently delivered on time in support of business requirements.
- Maintain inventory levels within established budgets.
- Monitor weekly material requirements through the MRP system and place purchase orders in the ERP system.
- Clearly communicate to local management on supply disruptions.
- Work in conjunction with production, warehouse, and engineering to ensure appropriate scheduling, procurement, and movement of materials.
- Work with suppliers to develop continuous improvement programs to improve quality and reduce purchase cost.
- Develop the most cost-effective system for delivery of raw materials and manage in-transit inventories.
- Ensure the ERP system is maintained relative to suppliers and applicable data.
- Address invoice queries within a reasonable time frame.
- Participate in internal / external audits as required.
- Support indirect procurement: RFQ and cost comparison, PO placement, handling and follow‑up.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Science or related field.
Experience
3+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including 3+ years in a manufacturing environment in purchasing and planning.
Skills
- Experience in a regulated environment.
- Excellent global collaboration and team‑building skills.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong technical aptitude.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Strong planning abilities.
- Preferred: Oracle ERP system experience.
- Preferred: English language proficiency (verbal and written).
Training and Certifications
- APICS certification, CPIM or Purchasing CPM.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Oracle proficiency.
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge.