Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Purchasing Specialist position is responsible for successfully planning and arranging the purchasing and supply chain functions for the UHP Equipment and Nanochem organization. 

Key responsibilities include production planning, ERP system maintenance, supplier relationship management, inventory management, purchasing, meeting on-time delivery targets and supplier quality objectives.
This position reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

Essential Functions

TIMELY EXECUTION OF MATERIAL PROCUREMENT

Successfully ensures timely order fulfillment for all materials and products according to scheduled requirements
Works closely with all departments to plan for upcoming product needs
Works closely with Production and suppliers to communicate on lead-times and availability of parts and components

SUPPLIER QUALITY

Works with suppliers and internal Quality team to develop testing procedures to measure supplier quality levels
Addresses product, part or component quality issues with suppliers, takes corrective action to resolve issues
Communicates supplier or production issues with the Engineering team to make design changes when required

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Develop strong working relationships with the Company's key suppliers and vendors
Successfully negotiates favorable product/ component pricing and terms with Company suppliers to maximize gross margin and cash flow without sacrificing product quality
Develops strong working relationships with co-workers

ERP SYSTEM INTEGRITY

Maintains ERP system to effectively manage inventory levels to meet product demand and maximize company cash flow
Maintain system parameters to alleviate product stock out and overstock
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction in Company's purchasing and inventory management processes

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Efficiently manages inventory levels to meet product demand and maximize Company cash flow
Plans order quantities according to projected sales demand to minimize the risk of obsolete inventory   
Proactively evaluates, manages and mitigates supply chain risk for the Company's products/components