Production Planning & Purchasing:
Analyze production requirements and release purchase orders based on certified Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Develop supplier forecasts and manage long-lead material requirements.
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and economic order quantities (EOQ).
Maintain accurate purchase orders, supplier records, item master data, pricing, lead times, and revision levels.
Manage inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
Coordinate engineering change levels and part supersession activities.
Supplier Management:
Monitor supplier performance for on-time delivery, quality, and cost.
Lead supplier meetings to review demand, delivery status, and corrective actions.
Work closely with suppliers, engineering, and quality teams to resolve delivery and quality concerns.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, manufacturing processes, and risk mitigation plans.
Support international procurement activities, including HTS classifications, INCOTERMS, and customs compliance.
Cross-Functional Coordination:
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
Drive resolution of component delivery, quality, and capacity issues.
Provide timely status updates and communicate risks to stakeholders.
Support procurement team activities during peak workload periods.
Administrative:
Maintain purchasing documentation and records.
Complete Material Review Board (MRB) actions in a timely manner.
Attend required meetings and training sessions.
Prepare reports and presentations for management as needed.
