+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Job purpose: | | | | Ensure all Product/Material Supply activities meet Company policies. | | Manage and maintain the database to make sure all suppliers are dealt | | with in an ethical and responsible manner. Reduce lead-time and | | control cost by developing good Supplier relationships. Must be | | flexible to support a small company goal which may include other | | duties as assigned by management. | | | | Duties and responsibilities: | | | | - Identify areas of company expenditures where cost savings can be | | realized and implement programs necessary to achieve these | | savings. | | - Ultimately responsible to make sure that production/manufacturing | | has all of the material required to meet production schedules | | while minimizing inventory levels. | | - Develop, train and ensure compliance to the Purchasing Policies | | and Procedures within the organization. Provide guidance and | | assistance to JR Buyers. Maintain and communicate changes in | | Supplier Information to keep the Manex system updated and curren | | | | Qualifications: | | | | - Must read, write and understand verbal and written instructions | | in English. Must have computer skills, such as Windows, Excel and | | Microsoft Word. | | - Materials Management, Purchasing experience required (experience | | in contract manufacturing a plus) | | - Must have experience in dealing with continuous change process | | environment. | | - Proficiency in data analysis and presenting information to Senior | | Management. | | | | Additional Knowledge and Related Experience Requirement: | | | | - Requires 2 or more years of experience in Purchasing, new product | | purchasing and commodity purchasing environment. 2-3 years of | | college preferred. | | - Requires 6 years(+) of knowledge of materials/purchasing policies | | and associated procedur s, MRP, materials planning, production | | planning, ECN change process and business process flow | | development. College degree preferred. | | - Require 8-12 years of Purchasing Management experience in a high | | volume, high product mix manufacturing environment. BA/BS degree | | preferred. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+