Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Include but are not limited to the following :
- Reviews demand requirements, on hand inventory, and places purchase orders with approved suppliers.
- Works and consults with engineering to identify electrical and mechanical component requirements.
- Monitors supplier and contract manufacturers performance with Quality.
- Communicates with and coordinates the activities of suppliers and internal resources to resolve supplier related issues that impact both Operations and Engineering.
- Contact suppliers, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing and place purchase orders based on demand.
- Search out and pursue better and more cost-effective ways to procure components of existing product lines.
- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
- Resolve invoice and supplier shipment discrepancies, and handle the return of discrepant, non-conforming, or excess materials.
- Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
- Assist in invoice payment by ensuring invoices and PO line items are in alignment prior to goods receipt.
- Expedites delivery of goods on routine shortages
- Minimize the risk of exposure to excess and obsolete inventory
- Creates and presents weekly raw material report in the operations management meeting to show stock overage and expedited purchasing requirements.
Requirements :
Skills / Qualifications :
- 3-6 years of relevant experience (preferably in manufacturing)
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Detail oriented
- Analytical thinking / problem solving skills
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent time management skills
- Results driven
- Strong communication skills
Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
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