Purchase of materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or reorder point system
Determine materials requirements from engineering and production schedules, and maintain inventory at planned level
Drive assurance of supply to production by prompt execution of MRB materials, drive supplier OTD performance and timely execution of ECO. Work with supplier on the shortage challenges and provide work around solutions to minimize impact on shortages
Manage cost by reviewing EOQ pricing of materials, MRB rework cost and minimizing unnecessary spend on expedited freight cost and PPVs.
Plan, schedule and monitor the movement of materials through production cycle
Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned supply base to assure best quality at best value
Perform excess and obsolescence functions to minimize company’s risk
Gather quotations, examine bids, and make awards; and develop specifications for new contract orders
Evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate
Participate in supplier scorecard process – providing feedback and following up on action plans on cost, lead-time, delivery performance and response
Well verse in system and process and go to person as subject matter expertise in Purchasing function
Define and develop process when none is available
Working with various functional groups (and sites, if needed) to come out with best known methods (BKMs) for implementation
Improve closed-loop execution
Create Training material (Regular retraining & Job aids, FAQ) & Roll-out, as needed
Highlight if there are projects & timelines limitations
Work on system set up and data cleansing
Perform and Support UAT, cut over and Go Live as needed
Help to trouble shoot and address issues by raisingenhancement/incidentstickets and follow up on resolutions
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Engineering or Supply Chain Management
Minimum 3 years of purchasing or supply chain management experience
Experience in SAP system and proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Team player, self driven and able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency
Ability to work with a variety of offshore locations
Knowledge of supply chain and materials flow concepts
Able to work independently towards achieving company/group objectives
Experience in low volume high mix and a DFT/pull manufacturing environment a plus
Experience in driving project and process improvement in purchasing functions