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Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Supports Operations by ensuring adequate materials delivery, as well as schedule/demand and pricing communication.
• Identifies and manages key supplier selection activities.
• In conjunction with the Quality Manager or designee, develops appropriate supplier performance measurements, facilitates consistent measurement, and manages goals.
• Develops, leads, and supports cost reduction initiatives.
• Prepares work instructions and procedures specific to purchasing related roles.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
• Evaluates vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure optimal quality, price, and delivery are achieved.
• Monitors ERP procurement reporting system to ensure company requirements are met.
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change order notices.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Reviews contracts, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
• Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
• Arranges for disposal of surplus or obsolete materials.
• Consistently, regularly, and dependably at work and on time.

The Individual

Supervisory Responsibilities - Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience - College or University degree preferred; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills - Individual should have knowledge of ERP manufacturing software and be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Access and Excel.

Other Qualifications - Ability to travel 10% of the time if needed.

Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Salary & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Prescription Coverage
• 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off