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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in purchasing functions, including RFQ preparation, purchase order issuance, and supplier management. Proficient in MRP and Advanced Supply Chain Planning systems, with a focus on cost reduction and vendor performance evaluation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Purchasing ExperienceMRP ExperienceSupplier ManagementLogistics ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Request For Quote (RFQ) PreparationPurchase Order IssuanceSupplier Cost-Reduction ProgramsVendor Performance EvaluationInventory Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Advanced Supply Chain Planning System
Industry Keywords
Quality ControlNCR ProcessingLogisticsFreight ManagementApproved Supplier List
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work within the MRP and Advanced Supply Chain Planning system to identify requirements and priorities.
- Perform day-to-day purchasing functions, including preparing Requests for Quote (RFQs), issuing purchase orders, and confirming orders.
- Identify and select primary and secondary suppliers and add new suppliers to the Approved Supplier List as needed.
- Pursue supplier cost-reduction programs to lower costs and improve service or material availability; justify price variances.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on inventory reduction and maintenance plans.
- Work with Quality Control on discrepancies, approve quality documents before shipping, and process NCRs.
- Maintain metrics, monitor improvements, and document processes.
- Evaluate and monitor vendor performance based on price, delivery, and quality.
- Manage logistics, including obtaining sea/air freight quotes and freight approvals.
- Confirm shipping instructions and provide shipping documents to receivers for review.
- Work with global finance teams to resolve discrepant vendor invoices.
- Notify Operations/Production Planning of delays affecting customer delivery.
- Source inventory internally before placing purchase orders and coordinate on overstock, surplus, and excess inventory.
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or GED required.
- Some college preferred.
- Purchasing experience preferred.
- MRP experience preferred.