Procurement & Sourcing
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities including requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier coordination within the ERP system (Encompix)
- Source and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and reliability
- Conduct RFQs, quotation analysis, and negotiations for materials, equipment, and services
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and identify alternative and risk-mitigated supply sources
Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
- Monitor and score supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness)
- Lead supplier issue resolution including non-conforming material returns (RMA process)
- Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
Inventory & Materials Management
- Maintain accurate inventory balances and ensure alignment with production demand
- Establish and optimize min/max levels and Kanban systems
- Support material forecasting and production scheduling requirements
- Maintain data integrity within the ERP system (item master, lead times, pricing)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with engineering, quality, production, and accounting teams to support operations
- Coordinate engineering changes and supplier communication
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and support month-end close activities
Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Utilize Excel and Power BI to analyze purchasing trends, inventory levels, and supplier performance
- Generate and improve reporting to drive informed decision-making
- Identify and implement process improvements across procurement and inventory functions
- Act as an ERP (Encompix) subject matter resource, supporting system usage and optimization
Perform other related duties as required
