Source, evaluate, and select reliable vendors for the procurement of specialized tooling, parts, supplies, materials, and shop consumables.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost savings while maintaining strict quality and compliance standards.
Generate, review, and manage purchase orders (POs), proactively following up with vendors to mitigate lead-time risks and ensure on-time delivery.
Maintain highly accurate inventory records, conducting regular cycle counts and audits to prevent supply and tool shortages and production downtime.
Oversee the daily operations of the tool room, including the issuance, receipt, tracking, and storage of tools, toolboxes, precision aerospace tools, fixtures, and gauges.
Maintain a calibration tracking system to ensure all measurement and test equipment complies with customer-specific requirements.
Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for tool control, inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair, while optimizing tool room layout and workflow.
