Position Purpose:

Primary focus will be to perform duties associated with the purchase / schedule of a widely diversified group of raw materials, components, finished parts, supplies, and services for customer demand, both internal and external.

Essential Functions:

·         Review requisitions, analyzes for quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements.  Determine method of procurement and prepare purchase order.

·         Carry out necessary follow-up and expediting activities to ensure delivery as required by production schedules.

·         Generate effective communications, good relations, and a positive image with suppliers and other departments

·         Provide effective communication on any issues to the Customer Service department and or other affected parties needed.

·         Maintain appropriate inventory levels with respect to customer demand.

·         Handle adjustments with vendors involving replacement of non-conforming materials, return of surplus materials and canceled orders.

·         Continually research means and methods to improve supplier quality and delivery.

·         Be responsible for MRO items including cost saving measures.

·         Continually research means and methods to improve supplier quality and delivery.

·         Evaluate suppliers through methods such as supplier visits and various objective performance measures, including on-time delivery, and service performance.