Job Descriptions1. Coordinates necessary product specification revisions and deviations as needed with suppliers;
2. Maintain system accuracy, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc;
3. Conduct searches for new suppliers of goods and services, evaluate their capabilities, assess risk and qualify as necessary;
4. Manage item change process to include deletions, sub-rules, and unit of measure changes;
5. Identify, execute and track productivity including cost reduction and cash flow improvement and support the development of the Annual Operating Plan;
6. Minimize the Total Cost of Ownership associated with the purchase of goods and services;
7. Reviews requests for assigned materials, parts and/or services and verifies specifications with requester as necessary;
8. Assists other departments with problem resolution involving discrepancies between purchase order, delivered quantity, quality and/or price;
9. Attend domestic trade shows to view and collaborate with top management on new product listings and pulse of the product;
10. Review and modify demand forecasts for inventory items, purchasing systems, and reporting tools;
11. Investigates and responds to Document Control’s queries concerning Vendor documentation;
12. Identifies cost savings opportunities and assists in achieving yearly cost reduction targets set by top management;