<p>Key Responsibilities:<br /> • Resolve issues with non-conforming material, unclear specifications, or vendor capacity constraints in participation with cross functional teams.<br /> • Follow stablished procurements strategies to meet quality requirements and optimize cost, inventory, delivery and services while ensuring continued supply (favorable PPV)<br /> • Plan materials requirements and place purchase orders from suppliers to continuously support production schedules and new product launches, including Negotiate prices and delivery<br /> • Manage purchase orders using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and vendor portal including analyzing current EW and VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) levels<br /> • Work with stakeholders to assist with the validation process on new/revised raw materials, components, suppliers and products<br /> • Analyze price and inventory forecast and provide recommendation during the annual standard costing process.<br /> • Generate purchase orders using the Manufacturing Enterprise system.<br /> • Maintain gross inventory targets including developing action plans.<br /> • Identify, plan and execute cost reduction and cycle time reduction initiatives.<br /> • Other incidental duties Participate in cross functional projects as needed. Update changes/parameters within MRP (Material Requirements Planning) in the Manufacturing Enterprise system.</p> <p><strong>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or administrations fields with 2-3 years of purchasing experience. </strong></p> <p>10200853</p>