Responsibilities:

• Issue and monitor purchase orders for raw materials, off-the-shelf, and custom components.
• Review bid packages and purchase order documents for completeness.
• Create, prepare, distribute, monitor, and follow-up on purchasing actions based on forecasted sales, sales orders, and historical parts usage from RMA activity.
• Maintain electronic records and approvals related to purchase order processing.
• Obtain quotations for raw materials, off-the-shelf, and custom components.
• Assist with tabulating data, pricing, and quotations for further reviews.
• Assist with and monitor the expediting of orders.
• Generate necessary documentation related to purchase orders to ensure communications are verified and processed effectively for production, shipping, and billing purposes.
• Act as a liaison with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Create and process RMAs with internal and external vendors.
• Work with inventory personnel to maintain stock.
• Support physical inventory counts and reconcile inventory variances.
• Review bid packages and purchase order documents for completeness.
• Prepare faxes, make phone calls, and use other methods to expedite supplier deliveries.
• Perform functions in compliance with Braemar's Quality System.
• Attend staff and training meetings to support departmental functions.
• Identify material shortage risks and take action to mitigate.
• Manage return orders to suppliers, including knowledge of calculation and planning methods.
• Understand the technical aspects of the goods to be purchased and the technical requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or similar experience through on-the-job training.
• 3+ years of work experience in a similar procurement, planning, or supply chain role.
• Experience with and knowledge of SAP Purchase Order creation in a global company environment is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to be proactive, reliable, pragmatic, and result-oriented.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.