Job Responsibilities

• This role reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager.
• This role is responsible for supply chain activities related to the procurement, maintenance, and sustainability of the flow of material to manufacturing and/or ***’s offshore contract manufacturers.
• Define specifications in terms of optimal quantity on-hand, in transit, and in order to ensure flow, cost, and delivery metrics are met.
• Select suppliers according to the type of product, the quality provided by the supplier, and the possibility of a long-term partnership.
• Negotiate contacts that include costs, warranties, delivery, handling and penalties for late delivery or cost overruns.
• Manage the purchasing cycle, from purchase order to consumption.
• Monitor supplier performance, providing feedback on KPIs, and ensuring proper and effective communication.
• Navigate ERP to effectively and efficiently plan material orders and issue purchase orders and maintain and update the data contained within.
• Maintain internal records and system data fields for pricing, lead times, vendor performance data, etc.
• Provide cost data for sales proposals.
• Become familiar with technical drawings, material specifications, BOMs, manufacturing routings and secondary operations.
• Challenge the status quo and demonstrate a propensity of action, leading to the most effective execution of your duties.
• Be comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced and changing environment.

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Job Types: Contract, Temp-to-hire

Pay: $25.42 - $30.61 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Blacksburg, VA 24060 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person