Company Type
Manufacturer
Location
Hauppauge, New York
Job Description
• Responsible for managing assigned suppliers to deliver product to meet customer demand at the lowest cost and lead-time while managing inventory levels.
• Actively identifies and addresses issues in the supply chain to insure all requirements are met as well as drive continuous improvement of key metrics including delivery to customer requirements, cost, lead-time, inventory turns and quality.
• Responsible for negotiating and purchasing planning materials, equipment, and/or services from suppliers.
• Prepares and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine most competitive solution based on total cost of ownership.
• Familiar with a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Leads complex sourcing projects and supplier performance reviews.
• Performs a variety of complicated procurement tasks.
• Works closely with all functions of the Supply Chain as well as internal support functions (Finance, Sales, Program Management etc.) to both implement and improve material flow and processes within company.
Job Skills
• Responsible for buying & planning all materials required to support Production operations as assigned.
• Reviews specification requirements and negotiates contracts with outside suppliers, ensuring high quality materials at the best possible prices.
• Support Import Compliance adherence
• Tracks and reviews supplier service, quality, and On-Time Delivery.
• Researches new suppliers as necessary. Prepares and evaluates request for quotes.
• Coordinates buying processes with Production and Materials personnel to ensure smooth operations and appropriate levels of inventory.
• Updates related paperwork and maintains purchasing files.
• Assists area personnel as needed and keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Places orders with suppliers and expedites where required, including both direct and indirect materials and services.
• Responsible for identifying and achieving material cost reductions.
• Responsible for supplier selection, evaluation, and development.
• Evaluates supplier performance and provides feedback.
• Manages materials during new product introduction and product end of life.
• Works closely with engineering, suppliers, and sales/marketing to execute engineering changes.
• Periodically reports on key performance metrics.
• Corrects or approves for payment any inventory item invoices requiring adjustments due to variation of the purchase order.
• Negotiates return material with suppliers to obtain proper adjustments on rejected material. Works with supplier to correct the defect before the next requirement.
• Manages reschedule of delivery dates as required by MRP to maintain a balanced supply/demand schedule on purchased materials. Expedites past due orders. Quick resolution of critical material shortages.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent work experience.
• Completion of APICS classes a plus.
• Green Belt, Black Belt or Lean certification a plus.
• Minimum 3 years experience in materials & supply chain.
• Ability to read / translate blueprints.
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems
• Experience in Kanban & Consignment Inventory Management processes.
• Strong systems knowledge and proficiency. JDE experience preferred.
• High ethical standards.
Job ID: 11734
