Purchasing Specialist

Under minimum supervision the Purchasing Specialist is responsible for a broad base of Purchasing. Responsible to support manufacturing and other disciplines by procuring raw materials, equipment, OEM parts, tooling, and services while achieving targeted inventory and cost objectives. Additionally, the role is responsible to identify opportunities and to develop an action plan to localize materials where beneficial. 

·      Responsible for issuing purchase orders for non-MRO materials and MRO suppliers to approved

suppliers.

·       Ensures purchase orders are maintained and tracked in ERP with accurate price and delivery, communicates any impacts/constraints of delays to key stakeholders.

·       Assures that problems relating to delivery, quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to suppliers and resolved in a timely manner, escalating to Leadership for support when appropriate.

·       Establish and review MRP runs to ensure materials are available prior to scheduled production start dates.

·       Maintains Purchasing related master data in ERP, including updating standard pricing, setting max/min levels, reorder points, etc.

·       Implements appropriate material stocking programs in support of overall business strategies, customer requirements and production plans, while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.

·       Coordinate and monitor the supply of consumables to production locations and identify high consumption to support material cost reduction programs.  

·       Takes an owner mindset and constantly negotiates price and delivery. Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiation, dual sourcing, and supplier localization.

·       Report on shortages, spend metrics, supplier risk management, and supplier performance.  

·       May lead projects to optimize Sourcing & Purchasing function as assigned.

·       Responds timely to all requests.