Will Require a Credit Check as part of their DT/BI (Background Investigation)
Appropriate materials from approved suppliers at best value to support customer requirements and production
Identify and develop sources, negotiate pricing, negotiate long term purchase agreements, create purchase orders and coordinate timely delivery
Evaluate MRP, Commercial Contracts, Drawings and Purchase Requests
Initiate Purchase Orders to maintain minimum required and approved stocking levels
Create justification to support purchasing decisions
Read and interpret engineering drawings and disseminate appropriate level of information to the supplier and incorporate in the purchase order
Obtain appropriate purchase order approvals and notify supplier(s) of successful award(s) (spending authority for purchases of up to $50,000**)
Follow-up to ensure purchase requirements are met, ensure timely delivery, and resolve any open issues
Coordinate any challenges with suppliers and internal departments (i.e. Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, etc) to facilitate appropriate resolution
Work closely with Engineering on technical issues and newly developed products
Coordinate all repairs and warranties
Prepare additional supporting packages as required for purchases over $250,000
Input BOM parts into Visual ERP System

Education/Skills/Experience

Bachelor's Degree
Targeting up to 5 years of experience related to job duties
Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills
Material requirements planning/planning & forecasting experience
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of ERP systems
Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook and Excel experience