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Essential Duties And Responsibilities Issue competitive bid requests to potential vendors and suppliers and review quotes while securing the most competitive bids Reviews and processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders, purchase order adjustments, and invoice review Works closely with A/P and Materials team as it relates to purchases, invoices, and receiving. Develops and assists with implementation of an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders Perform basic market research to identify potential suppliers and assess price trends Executes System data management Owns purchasing metrics to drive positive changes Works with the team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products Assist Supply Chain with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis Establish reliable lines of contact with management to ensure that all purchase orders are accurate Address day-to-day procurement issues like delivery delays or quality concerns Qualifications/Requirements BA/BS in related field or equivalent work experience in manufacturing based purchasing. Proficiency using ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Microsoft Office products; strong computer skills Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize Strong verbal and written communication skills.Travel may be required ( Ability to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment Willingness to take initiative and the ability to operate independently Eagerness to learn and develop within the supply chain field.
