Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze data to determine cost saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, contract negotiations with focus on cost initiatives with suppliers.
• Coordination of departmental efforts for purchasing-related issues
• Support/Execute supplier and commondity strategies to support procurement and manufacturing operations.
• Material status reporting on expedited and late material orders
• Ongoing problem solving and support of material shortages and problem parts
• Assist with ERP, JIT, Kanban, or other logistics systems set-up, as needed. Maintain the accuracy of purchase item data and planning parameters driving the ERP/MRP processes
• Documenting vendor meetings and appropriate follow up

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent a must 
• 1-3 Years related experience preferable
• ISM or APICS certification preferred
• Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills required
• Knowledge of SQL, access and cloud based collaborative software
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices
• Must be able to work with ITAR products and related data without restriction