Prepare RFQs, purchase orders, ensure adequate quality and on-time delivery
Responsibilities
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine optimal prices.
Maintain and review MRP/ERP of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
Evaluate and monitor contracts to ensure compliance with obligations and to determine the need for changes.
Maintain a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
Consult other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university
5 years related purchasing experience
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Experience with crafting sound commodity purchasing strategies
Sound understanding of purchasing practices and general business financials
Automotive, commodity management and APQP experience required
Ability to summarize and present complex information/data to management
