Job Description
I. Job Summary Manages and coordinates the procurement of materials, components, supplies, services, etc., essential to the operation, ensuring that purchases be of the required quality and quantity, at the most economical costs, and of timely delivery. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Oversees and participates in the procurement of materials, components, and services, ensuring price value and stability, consistent quality, and expeditious delivery. Ability to dive into the data to understand fundamentals of the performance to make decisions on supplier selection(s). Guides, assists, and negotiates to satisfactory conclusion important or major purchasing contracts. This includes understanding of commodity index evaluations. Researches and develops competent suppliers of high-quality components by overseeing and participating in the preparation of bids, proposals, or other informational requests. Evaluates requested materials and makes recommendations. Reviews and evaluates the relations of purchasing personnel with existing suppliers. Recommends methods of communications, problem resolution, or proposal planning. Contacts suppliers regarding large or recurring material problems and resolves issues. Oversees and participates in the general development of testing and evaluation techniques used to evaluate supplier material and supplier and operations quality. Oversees and participates in the liaison with other departments regarding technical product changes and problems, required adjustments, future strategic objectives, etc. Participates in the development and implementation of systems which measure, track, and analyze supplier and mater