SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for purchasing of all inventory, supplies and capital goods for the company including negotiating price, delivery, and credit terms. Evaluates vendors and determines most cost-effective inventory and reorder levels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for efficient purchasing of inventory, supplies and capital equipment for the company.
- Receives purchase requisitions and verifies for accuracy and authorization(s). Sources new vendors when necessary.
- Prepares and issues purchase orders; determines and negotiates prices, delivery, and credit terms; buys according to established company policies and procedures; maintains accurate purchasing records.
- Responsible for evaluating, assessing, and selecting vendors based on capabilities, performance, and consistent quality assurance.
- Maintains rapport and good working relationships with vendors; keeps accurate vendor records.
- Evaluates inventory reorder levels and quantity price breaks to determine most economical purchasing of inventory and supplies in relationship to company's cost of capital.
- Prepares monthly reports and reviews forecast of purchasing commitments.
- Coordinates with Production Scheduler to ensure delivery of purchased items for uninterrupted manufacturing flow.
- Responsible for global sourcing, assessing, and selecting vendors.
- Actively participates in quality assurance process and plan and provides reports related to department.
- Complies with all safety policy and procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality of company information.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports to the Plant Manager. Coordinates activities with all departments; works closely with Manufacturing, Accounts Payable, and Receiving.
EDUCATIONAL OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5 years’ purchasing experience required.
- Creative problem solver.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use Microsoft Excel is a must.
- Experience with common MRP software applications needed.
- Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, and vendor management.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, and carry up to 15 lbs.
- Requires the ability to complete repetitive hand movements and visual ability to complete office work at a computer.
