Inventory Planning and Purchasing Buyer

Obtain quotes for the following materials, procure materials, components, equipment, and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality and reliability of source.

Expedite and ensure the timely receipt of materials.

Monitor orders, deliveries, disputes, payment approval, negotiate prices and maintain necessary record.

Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate and follows standard purchasing business processes.

Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.

Identify problem and develop resolutions for material related accounting and receiving issues, notify management as necessary.

Maintain and develop methods of business simplification for the procurement function.

Assist with the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.

Review material requirement planning on a regular basis.

Maintain inventory levels per plan, perform data analysis and minimize excess and zero demand inventory.

Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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