Prepare request for quotes and proposals based on Plant requirements.
Review quotations and perform cost analyses to determine best value based on price, schedule, quality, and capability.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms and lead times that align with Plant goals.
Place purchase orders based on approved requisitions to support production, operations, and inventory needs.
Manage and maintain purchase orders to include accurate pricing, charge account codes and vendor promise dates.
Monitor invoices on hold and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers for resolution.
Work with the Receiving department to reconcile shipping documentation from suppliers.
Collaborate with other departments (Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities, Etc.) to resolve Plant issues with timely resolution.
Assist in the on-boarding of new suppliers and new items set ups.
Ensure company procurement procedure compliance is met for quality and financial audits.
Provide excellent and attentive support for overall business operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution.
1+ year working experience in Procurement or Supply Chain OR BS in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering.
Bilingual Spanish/English.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status or Mexican National Person.
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of experience working in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain.
Experience in ORACLE, SAP, or similar type Enterprise Business Systems experience.
Experience working with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform metrics and reports on various data collections.
Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for better understanding of Plant operations.