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 acc...