Individuals in this position are responsible for supply chain management including vendor relationships, identifying suppliers, researching goods and services, placing, and processing purchase orders, and verifying delivered items.
Responsibilities:
– Enter purchase orders
– Manage project purchase orders, ensuring the timely delivery of materials
– Assist with material expediting, proactively identifying potential delays, and mitigating the risk of materials not being available at the project’s outset.
– Research and reconcile variances between purchase orders and receiving.
– Communicate with multiple internal departments, such as accounting, shipping/receiving, and production.
– Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes
– Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities
– Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with supplies to ensure cost-effective procurement
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and requirements
– Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure quality, delivery, and service level agreements are met
– Monitor inventory levels and work closely with production planning to ensure timely availability of materials
– Utilize MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems to plan and track material requirements
– Conduct root cause analysis for any supply chain disruptions or quality issues
– Keep detailed records and prepare and submit necessary reports.
– Identify opportunities for process improvement within the purchasing processes and implement best practices to streamline operations.
– Follow documented procedures and on-the-job training in order to accurately provide comprehensive quotes to the sales staff and customers.
– Develop a strong working relationship with the manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers that provide parts and material.
– Complete all documentation requirements to ensure accuracy, accountability, and mitigate liabilities.
– Support the sales team with timely and accurate quotes.
Qualifications:
– High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
– Highly proficient with Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
– Excellent negotiation and communication skills
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
– Attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.