Purchasing Specialist - Custom Parts

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Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY: Procures goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for the organization by performing the following:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Manages price negotiations based on historical and current market trends while maintaining corporate objectives related to cost, quality and delivery demands.
* Reviews inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is sufficient to meet demand.
* Consults product catalogs and interviews suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.
* Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
* Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
* Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
* Maintains procurement records of items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
* Communicates with suppliers concerning late deliveries and expedites delivery of goods as needed.
* Coordinates services with outside vendors to provide additional processes such as labor, plating, coating, polishing etc.
* Works closely with the Quality (QC) department to process rejections and settle claims.
* Maintains quality tracking spreadsheet.
* Address and resolves supply or pricing disputes with vendors as needed while maintaining corporate objectives.
* Complete third-party contracts with suppliers as required to ensure that key elements of supply (delivery, penalty, post-delivery support etc.) are agreed upon by all parties.

_TYPICAL COMMODITIES PURCHASED:_

* Electrical components including wire, fuses
* Machined parts - stainless steel, aluminum, resins etc.
* Mechanical components - motors, gear boxes, cylinders etc.
* Functional or 3rd party equipment items purchased as complete units and incorporated into our machines
* Sheet metal enclosures, boxes etc.
* Capital expenses machinery, building alterations.
* Office supplies and requirements for operational purposes.
* Outside labor and services.