Responsibilities Include

• Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet the company’s quality, price, and delivery requirements
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and deliveryReview and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintainedReceive inventory and ensure it’s checked into MES 
• Do initial quality inspections and ensure that parts are to quality spec. If not, work with supplier to fix. 
• Create processes with the company to checkout inventory and ensure inventory is tracked 
• Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on late orders
• Do planning and forecasting based on build slots and order various parts on time to meet schedule.  
• Negotiate volume discounts and key timelines with vendors   
• Build strategic relationships with key vendors to unlock better pricing and opportunities like co-marketing. 
• Help reduce BOM to target goals 
• Source alternative parts to reduce cost (e.g., alternative to McMaster). 
• Ensure that each part has 3+ vendors to enable a more robust supply chain. 
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendorsMaintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Prepare reports on purchase activity and supplier performanceDevelop company procurement strategiesTravel to supplier’s factories to inspect and ensure quality

You

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, and/or planning preferred but not required
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures
• Experience in ERP tools like NetSuite, First Resonance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team