Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

Responsible for the procurement of materials and daily management of supplier relationships.
This position is required to assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including but not limited to Quality Systems Regulations, ISO 9001/13485, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes).
Create DMR documents to return defective product

• Enter and update new parts and vendors into the ERP
• Pricing updates on raw materials

Material Procurement
Reviews material demand and issues purchase orders to approved suppliers

• Work with receiving on issues related to inbound materials
• Research and procure miscellaneous tooling and shop floor items

Communicate with Sales and Production on material delays or defects

• Work closely with Scheduling position on material delivery related to job demands
• Assist in material selection and research related to the quoting function

Compiles data as needed from suppliers, internal departments, management, ect.

Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers and internal TLC team members including creating, facilitating, and presenting training, both technical and non-technical capacity.

• Ability to plan and assist in improvement projects.
• Proficient computer skills. (Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, ERP, etc.)
• Ability to perform cost analysis and research product data.
• Present data at multiple levels of the company through data gathering and analysis.
• 2+ years procurement experience
• Able to travel to local suppliers, as needed.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering.

• Procurement experience in electro-mechanical industry, as well as with product franchise lines.
• Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Primarily office environment with time potentially manufacturing/warehouse.
• Must be able to operate office equipment, e.g. computer, copier, phone, etc.