Researches, identifies and selects suppliers, negotiates contracts, and arranges delivery. Purchases a high volume and variety of parts, equipment and materials, including non-trade purchasing activities.

Essential Role and Responsibilities:

Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Place and maintain purchase orders as required by MRP. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers. Negotiates and settles rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers. Coordinates non-trade related purchasing activities with suppliers and internal functions of the company. Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of purchasing and supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment required. Bachelors degree in Business or related fields preferred. Language Skills:

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. Other Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office applications. Knowledge of ISO quality, environmental and safety requirements a plus.