Position Summary:
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for Buy for Resale and Raw Materials using a structured sourcing process, including RFPs, quote analysis, supplier selection, and negotiations. Ensure supplier readiness and capacity to support production flow and meet on-time delivery goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support production and customer demand.
- Monitor supply chain performance and adjust plans to meet forecast fluctuations.
- Optimize inventory levels to balance cost and service.
- Provide accurate available-to-promise dates to Customer Service.
- Support data integrity and continuous improvement projects.
- Analyze BOMs, routings, and demand; manage PO creation and inventory decisions within ERP system.
- Assist with ERP data cleanup, implementation, and maintenance.
- Maintain supplier master files and scorecards for top-tier suppliers.
- Manage supplier onboarding and performance (on-time delivery, quality metrics).
- Collaborate with planning and product development teams to align material availability with production schedules.
- Address urgent production needs or disruptions as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 1-3 years of supply chain or purchasing experience
- Knowledge of TQM, ISO 9000, and GMPs
- C.P.M. or APICS certification preferred
- Oracle and ERP experience a plus
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Customer service experience desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word