Purchase Specialist

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for planning, purchasing, and managing the direct materials required to execute the production schedule. This role will be expected to analyze inventory levels and usage to achieve optimal positions between material coverage and obsolescence risk. This role is required to collaborate with other West Facilities and Global Purchasing Groups to manage network controlled materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze production requirements to purchase raw materials in accordance to vendor arranged lead times and MOQs Complete monthly inventory counts

Collaborate with vendors on continuous improvement initiatives (pricing, packaging, volumes, lead times, etc)

Manage open orders to ensure on time deliveries

Maintain material specific master data such as safety stock

Analyze usage trends to establish optimal inventory levels and safety stocks

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