This position is the responsible for the purchasing of materials to support the production-schedule. He/she will manage suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, and supporting material/ product-level revisions, while managing inventory-levels to prevent shortages. Will work with cross-functional team (Eng, Ops, CS, GCM, etc) in support of operations-management.

Specific Accountabilities

- Responsible for the purchasing of materials process from placing the purchase order to suppliers in a timely manner per forecast or production schedules.

- Expedite & defer PO as required, based on backlog / inventory-changes.

- Manage suppliers to improve quality, control inventories and ensure timely-flow of materials.

- Solve day-to-day quality/ scheduling issues with suppliers.

- Manage and resolve issues regarding PO discrepancies, returns, ASN issue

- Monitor & report shortages and supplier-performance.

- Effectively interact cross-functionality with Engineering, Production & Finance.

Skills Required

- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, with an ability to effectively interact at various levels of the organization, with a logical and organized approach.

- Ability to work independently, display initiative and solve problems with proficiency.

- ERP/ MRP system knowledge and proficient with Excel is preferred.

- Must speak English at a business-level.

Experience and Qualifications

- Degree-level and/or equivalent work-experience.

- Minimum 2 years in similar role, in a production environment.

- Working-knowledge of ERP/ MRP systems, INFOR preferred.