Position Description (Principle Duties and Responsibilities)

• Contribute to the development of purchasing and strategic plans. 
• Participate in cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives. 
• Serve in purchasing functions. 
• Assist other team members as needed to ensure customer needs are met. 
• Handle all tactical purchasing responsibilities associated with internal/external supply chain partners to maintain a high level of customer service. 
• Work with the Accounts Payable team to investigate, identify and resolve reasons for non-payment of supplier invoices 
• Generate requisitions and send Purchase Orders to suppliers. 
• Maintain accurate dates in the ERP system and ensure all PO maintenance is addressed as needed. 
• Ensure pricing is accurate and up to date prior to placing buys with suppliers. 
• Provide vendors with a rolling 12-month forecast. 
• Work cross-functionally with the following teams to support initiatives: Sourcing, AO, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Service, and Operations.

What you need

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint & large ERP platforms (Oracle/SAP). 
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication, customer service, analytical and presentation skills. 
• Demonstrated time management, organizational, and detail-oriented skills. 
• Demonstrated influence skills. Must be able to persuade others and effectively drive continuous improvement/change diplomatically. 
• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical abilities. 
• Ability to clearly communicate financial concepts, both orally and written, to a broad spectrum of internal users. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in and be challenged by a team-based environment which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for quality/GMP compliance, customer service levels, inventory management and cost reduction. 
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.