Duties and Responsibilities:

• Release and manage purchase orders for assigned planner codes ensuring part/service delivery supports OTIF to customers. Action exception messages (expedite/delay/cancel).
• Interpret forecast and communicate to suppliers as required.
• Maintain system ordering parameters appropriately based on the forecast (ROP, ROQ, safety stock, lot sizes, etc.).
• Reconcile receipt and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier data (contact information, T&C’s approved pricing, lead times, etc.).
• Support and monitor Kanban/VMI/visual procurement programs.
• Monitor supplier performance, and distribute supplier scorecards as required.
• Identify potential supplier consolidation opportunities; support new or resourcing activities.
• Ensure adherence to all procedures and regulations.
• Assist in developing RFQs, solicit quotes, analyze costs and terms, and perform cost/price analysis as requested by the Procurement Manager.
• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through supplier audits and various objective performance measurements, including on-time delivery, level of quality, service, and price performance. Maintain key purchasing files.
• Assist the department as necessary with projects requiring research, reporting, etc.
• Communicate ECNs to suppliers as needed – coordinate phase in/phase out.
• Monitor and disposition supplier non-conformances, arranging returns and vendor recovery through issue closure.
• Assist with disposition of E&O as requested.
• Prepare and attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Supply Chain or Business required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficient in basic mathematics and units of measure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Office a plus.
• Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals, and other technical data.
• Good problem-solving skills including the ability to identify a problem in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, work well in group problem-solving situations, and use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills
• Strategic thinker – ability to analyze strengths and weaknesses of organizations and markets.
• Must be professional and able to react well under pressure; able to take responsibility for your own actions; display a willingness to make decisions based on sound and accurate facts.
• Dependable and willing to commit to extended hours of work when necessary to reach goals; able to take initiative and seek added responsibilities when opportunities present themselves.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to effectively present information in a small group setting to suppliers, customers, and other associates within the organization.