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About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required with 2+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent amount in a combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to effectively negotiate price, delivery and terms to meet quality requirements and production schedule timelines.
• Sound working knowledge of machining operations, machine tools and equipment, metals, castings and various other raw materials.
• Must be familiar with engineering drawings, engineering specifications and bills of material.
• Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP system experience.
• Must have a good understanding of inventory management techniques including safety stock, carrying costs and obsolescence.
• Must be able to succeed in a dynamic, high change environment.

Nice To Haves

• IFS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
• Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.