Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer The Purchasing Officer is responsible for dealing with suppliers and customers including raw material suppliers, packaging suppliers, machinery suppliers, and customers. This position directly reports to VP of Operation. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop long-term relationships with customers, suppliers, negotiate purchasing, ensure purchasing contracts are executed, and provide quotes to customer projects. Follow raw materials markets, develop purchasing strategies, facilities procurement of supplies is stored, communication and maintain existing customers. Issuing PO to vendors in IQMS, keep track of on-time deliveries, keep score card rating of vendors, purchase raw material based on incoming orders and forecasting. Knowledge of where inventory is kept in warehouse, check inventory levels to meet production schedules and schedule material for weekly delivery to meet demands. Scheduling inputting quote, adding new parts, make Bills of Materials, identify new markets and new potential customers. Purchase equipment, coordinate with outside service, send equipment for repairs, search and purchase obsolete parts to fix equipment. Facilities procurement of supplies, shipping supplies, and office & janitorial supplies. Talk to customer service with customer needs and communicate delivery schedule. Take part in safety committee meeting and maintain ISO 9001 requirement. Perform any other assignments given by VP of Operation & Sales. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Bachelor's degree in business management, administration, engineering, or related field. 5 years of experience as a purchasing/sales manager or in a similar position. Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management. IQMS knowledge will be a plus. Excellent oral & written communication. Must have experience in the field of injection Molding and Plastic Physical Requirements: Sit, stand, and walk for long period of time. Ability to move around an office environment and on the production floor. Ability to work at a computer workstation. Lift up to 20-25 pounds. Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly. Training Provided: Safety Trainings IQMS (if needed) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, Life Insurance, PTO, and Holiday Pay. #J-18808-Ljbffr Honor Plastics & Molding