- Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of materials, parts, components, and equipment
- Directs the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives
- Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount
- May negotiate major contracts involving large dollar amounts
- Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities
- Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts
- Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels
- May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system
- Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
Required Skills
- English Skills needed
- Bachelor’s degree required
- CPIM and/or APICS certification preferred
- 5+ years of related experience
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
- Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
- Must be able to exchange accurate information
- Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)