Position Purpose

Purchase required materials, components, parts, etc. to insure quality products in maintaining production schedules and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Process purchase orders to insure timely supplier delivery of quality items to meet production demands.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history.
• Negotiate and administer purchase orders with suppliers and other representatives, as applicable.
• Analyze supplier price proposals and other relevant data and information to determine reasonable pricing.
• Implement actions resulting in cost savings and vendor reductions.
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• As needed, review product specifications maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods to be purchased.
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods arrive in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Obtain required information about goods, delivery, quality, etc. and confer with Finishing Brands personnel (managers, peers, Cell Leaders) to coordinate business operations.
• Perform all job responsibilities concerning DMR’s & ECO’s for their assigned commodity part numbers.
• Interact with computers and computer systems to enter data and process/create information in performance of job responsibilities.
• Communicate with and represent the Company to suppliers and other external sources. Information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or via telephone, email, etc.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with Finishing Brands people and people outside the organization, such as suppliers.
• Analyze data and / or information (e.g. supplier late deliveries) to identify root cause(s) and advise corrective action.
• Work with Operations personnel (e.g. Cell Leaders) in maintaining accurate and effective E- Ban processes.
• Maintain accurate procurement records (electronic, paper, etc.) such as items purchased, costs, supplier delivery data, etc.
• Perform other related responsibilities as needed and as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of manufacturing.