Purchaser

Responsibilities: - Analyze systematic supply and demand to ensure timely delivery of products that align with production needs. Request date changes from suppliers and update POs as required. - Prepare purchase orders for manufacturing and engineering needs. - Prepare purchase orders and streamline ordering process for consumable and MRO items. - Generate open purchase order report(s) and follow up with vendors regarding expected time of arrival and update POs as required. - Create and share forecasts with suppliers on a quarterly basis. - Communicate cost or term changes from vendors to the supply chain manager. - Identify potential suppliers and/or optimization of the supply chain and discuss with manager. - With direction from the manager, quote and negotiate prices with current and potential suppliers. - Ensure the ERP system has accurate part and vendor information and update if necessary. - Initiate cycle counts and coordinate removal of obsolete inventory. - Grow professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Provide suggestions and innovative ways to improve productivity and efficiency. - Meeting and collaborating with management to assess reliability of suppliers and vendors, and to identify solutions for ongoing problems. - Work with accounting to resolve invoicing discrepancies. - Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: - Proficient understanding of materials and services procurement. - Excellent computer skills. - Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel. - Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written. - Proficient people skills. - Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills. - Ability to comply with company policies and procedures.