POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Spare Parts Manager this position is responsible for the management and coordination of the procurement of materials, components, supplies, services, etc. essential to support the Spare Parts operation. Ensures that purchases are the required quality and quantity, at the most economical cost, and of timely delivery. Supervises buyers and clerical personnel.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee and participate in the procurement of materials, components and supplies, ensuring price value and stability, consistent quality, and expeditious delivery. Guide, assist, and negotiate to satisfactory conclusion important or major purchasing contracts.Research and develop competent suppliers of high quality components by overseeing and participating in the preparation of bids, proposals, or other information requests. Evaluate requested materials and make recommendations.Represent the department at planning and other regular management meetings to provide assistance and recommendations to resolve engineering, production, and technical problemsReview and evaluate relations with existing suppliers. Recommend methods of communications, problem resolution, or proposal planning. Contact suppliers regarding large or recurring material problems and resolve issues. Maintain a rating system for use in evaluation of suppliers.Participate in the research, development, and design of long-range strategic objectives. Work with other departmental managers in laying out and planning of potential future operational changes.Maintain accurate inventory of all materials by insuring accurate transactions in the MRP System.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Proven expertise in managing material procurement and supplier evaluation.Strong negotiation skills.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.Strong problem solving skills.Computer skills: extensive MRP system experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office.EDUCATION:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceAPICS certification a plus.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please at [email protected]. Only messages sent for this purpose will be reviewed.EEO is the Law (English)EEO is the Law (Spanish)Department: TLD AmericaThis is a management positionThis is a full time positionTLD provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, TLD takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.TLD is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all candidates, including individuals with disabilities.