Job Summary: Utilize, employ, and improve the sourcing methods, practices, and procedures currently in practice. Performs clerical duties, assists with inventory control, and logistics as required for internal and external customers.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Job Requirements:

• Analytical evaluation, selection, and integration of the supply base.

• Support the implementation and growth of company manufacturing and quality processes with the company’s facilities to achieve manufacturing and quality standards.

• Support in obtaining an uninterrupted flow of materials, supplies and services as required to operate and fill customer orders on-time.

• Lead the reconciliation of all supply chain interactions (invoices, on-time delivery, order acknowledgements, etc.)

• Facilitate and manage the procurement and planning of all materials.

• Analysis of costs and potential areas of waste with goal of reductions in cost, lead time, inefficiency, etc.

• Data driven approach to decision making.

• Generate, integrate and measure improvements to our supply chain in respect to waste elimination, cost reductions, lead time improvements, and innovation.

• Ensure alignment of the business and sourcing strategies through the fostering of a communication and supplier integration plan.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Understanding MRP and MRO use and functions, along with accuracy and integrity, are an integral function of the purchasing department.

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience within purchasing

• Expressing professional communication, both written and spoken are basic to this position.

• Flexibility in multiple job venues and the ability to organize and manage projects in a timely manner are vital.

• The use of good communication skills is necessary with internal and external customers.

• Understanding and experience in logistics & transportation

• Experience in a professional environment is preferred

• Working knowledge of Excel & other data analysis tools

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred