REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic computer knowledge, legal aspects of purchasing.
• Must possess ERP (Oracle) knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with sales representatives and other personnel by phone, in person, or through written communication.
• Work under pressure in a detailed and organized manner.
• Assimilate information to make decisive decisions.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong business acumen.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Rarely (0-12%):
• Occasionally (12-33%):
• Frequently (34-66%): Standing/Walking/Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling/Lifting/Pulling/Pushing/Fingering/Grasping/Feeling
• Regularly (67-100%): Seeing/Hearing

• Commodity expert i.e. product, industry, suppliers, regulatory, etc.
• Maintain commodity or product line knowledge of current industry conditions including:
• Pricing information and trends
• Vendor information
• Regulatory requirements
• Manage vendor relationships, including:
• Selection and performance
• Develop, implement and maintain vendor managed inventory programs.
• Negotiate terms, pricing and delivery/service conditions with vendors. Partner with material buyer/planners, shared service and manufacturing associates as required to accomplish:
• Research products.
• Clarify specifications.
• Document competitive bidding.
• Coordinate and evaluate engineering changes regarding new products and modification to existing products to guarantee that all outside purchased items meet necessary specifications.
• Analyze and manage the purchase order life cycle and initiate process improvement projects as required.
• Initiate and lead system enhancement projects.
• Develop, implement and maintain a vendor performance and relationship management program.
• Analyze vendor quality trends and initiate corrective actions as determined.
• Make cost reduction recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.