Purchaser

Responsibilities

• Analyze systematic supply and demand to ensure timely delivery of products that align with production needs. Request date changes from suppliers and update POs as required.
• Prepare purchase orders for manufacturing and engineering needs.
• Prepare purchase orders and streamline ordering process for consumable and MRO items.
• Generate open purchase order report(s) and follow up with vendors regarding expected time of arrival and update POs as required.
• Create and share forecasts with suppliers on a quarterly basis.
• Communicate cost or term changes from vendors to the supply chain manager.
• Identify potential suppliers and/or optimization of the supply chain and discuss with manager.
• With direction from the manager, quote and negotiate prices with current and potential suppliers.
• Ensure the ERP system has accurate part and vendor information and update if necessary.
• Initiate cycle counts and coordinate removal of obsolete inventory.
• Grow professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide suggestions and innovative ways to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Meeting and collaborating with management to assess reliability of suppliers and vendors, and to identify solutions for ongoing problems.
• Work with accounting to resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficient understanding of materials and services procurement.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient people skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to comply with company policies and procedures.