Buyer

Manage and execute daily procurement transactions by managing requisitions, purchase orders, change orders and supplier validation. Proactively monitor supplier performance - to improve on-time delivery, product quality and reduce lead-times. Manage direct spend to preferred suppliers while documenting exceptions and escalating as needed. Monitor and expedite late Purchase Orders. Liaise closely with the planning department for all items that will not meet the requirements of the Production Schedule and provide solutions, as necessary. Proactively challenge and support the vendors to identify and deliver improvements. Manage the resolution of invoices pending payment in a timely manner. Participate in meetings and keep up to date on issues related to Purchase Order delivery, vendor performance, Metrics, capacity constraints and other related Supply Chain issues. Achieve target On-time delivery and Lead-time and inventory turn levels based on manufacturing and supply chain capacity/flex...