Process and manage purchase orders accurately within the purchasing system to support production and business requirements.
Manage daily operations and work with Procurement team members to expedite orders as necessary, resolve discrepancy invoices and packing slips, and resolve items presented by both internal and external customers
Review and analyze supplier responses to raw material purchase orders generated by the MRP system and follow up as needed.
Communicate proactively with suppliers to negotiate delivery dates, expedite orders when required, and ensure commitments are met.
Partner daily with the Materials Planning team to maintain visibility of raw material deliveries and potential risks.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance to obtain RMAs for non‑conforming materials and support responses within the quality system.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, quality standards, and specifications related to the role.
Adhere to and promote safety regulations applicable across the site.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to forecast demand and support data‑driven purchasing decisions.
Facilitate meetings with suppliers, ensure clear agendas, and document and track action items for follow-up.
Monitor key procurement and supply chain metrics (OTD, quality, risk management and cost reduction) to proactively identify potential disruptions and escalate issues promptly to avoid line stoppages
Diagnose recurring supply or logistics issues and apply structured problem-solving approaches with support from management.
Execute and coordinates engineering changes and material cut ins with supervisor guidance.
Update shared trackers accurately, automate basic data preparation workflows, and contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts.
