Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Negotiation and purchase of materials and supplies from suppliers. Solicit quotations for materials and services, analyze bids for specification compliance, pricing, delivery commitments, and evaluate the sources to ensure they can sustain providing goods and services. Participates and implement proactive procurement philosophies (JIT, Consignment, E-commerce, VMI), strategies, policies, and procedures for successful integration into multiple business plans. Responsible for identifying, negotiating and implementing cost savings initiatives working with cross functional teams. A history of strong project management and relationship building skills are critical to this position. Responsible for preparing data and analyzing inventory trends, external and internal key performance metrics, and proposing process improvement and the generation or management of key reports, metrics, and projects. This is a service position and is responsive to the needs of internal and external (suppliers) customers. Monitor supplier and product performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Maintain continuous material availability and minimize inventory. Process Purchase Orders, negotiate delivery, terms and conditions, pricing, and expedite/follow through on receipt and payment. Manage supplier relationships and communicate effectively with suppliers and management of accounts, problem solve challenges and issues, recommend solutions. Support supplier risk mitigation activities. Maintain databases for supplier and product data as required. Support New Product Introduction activities. Work closely with other department leaders (Manufacturing, Finance, Strategic Purchasing, Quality, Sales, Regulatory, Process Engineering) to communicate and coordinate cross-functional efforts and improvement activities. Support continuous improvement and operational excellence processes. Maintain all purchasing related information accurately in ERP System. This includes replenishment lead times and quantities, order policy, reorder point, reorder quantity, safety stock, minimum & multiple order quantities, price breaks and other information as required. Take ownership, participate & co-ordinate cycle counting & physical Inventory process, maintain accurate inventory levels and generates related inventory reports for necessary approvals. Resolve Non-Conforming problems with quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, Accounting, Suppliers as required, including arranging return of goods authorization and resolving invoicing discrepancies with accounts payables. Issue drawings to suppliers and manages the change process. Responsible for activities delegated by Materials Manager, regarding Materials Management related audits for

ISO9001/TS16949/CTPAT/ISO14001

etc. Complete special projects as assigned and provide manager support as required. This position may be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Characteristics Hands-On, Roll-Up-Your-Sleeves personality Bias for action - reacts promptly to issues with appropriate actions/responses Ability to thrive in a "Lean and Mean" resource conscious organization Capable of managing multiple challenging assignments concurrently; moving swiftly and decisively, but collaboratively and effectively with others Effective problem solver Perceptive, responsible and accountable Team player

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Requires a bachelor's degree in the sciences, economics, business, or engineering, or equivalent work experience. APICS certification preferred but not required Requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in procurement, materials planning, forecasting, logistics, supply chain, ideally within a low volume/high mix manufacturing environment. Be familiar with ASTM steel & plate specifications Familiarity with the PPAP process Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, suppliers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management. Minimum of five (5) years experience specializing in negotiation and procurement of high volume and spend environment, Logistics, Supply Chain Management. Skilled at researching the market, looking for potential suppliers and designing quotations for the purchase order. Skilled with the traditional as well as advanced methods used in inventory control. Strong analytical and mathematical skills. Strong ERP/MRP systems knowledge, prior experience with CMS an asset. Experience with lean concepts/tools such as VSM, Kanban, JIT and Kaizen Understanding of production flow principles and manufacturing processes Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with many levels and types of people Good written, oral and presentation skills Project Management skills Problem solving and solid business decision making skills CMS working knowledge is preferred.

ERP & MRP

knowledge required and Computer proficiency required in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person