Description:

　　Establish relationships with external vendors, maintain inventory management, support operations with production materials, and complete order placements and fulfillment. Will select and negotiate with approved vendors and place purchase orders to meet required materials relative to quantity and timing. • Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and lead price negotiations, terms and conditions with vendors and suppliers. • Work with planning team and ERP system to determine order quantities; analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material needs. • Support initiatives on lead time reduction, material cost reduction, improved payment terms, quality, and delivery; • Prepare reporting on supplier performance and market conditions. • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. • Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials. • Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers; represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. • Manage material inventory levels in support of production needs and financial target. • Plan, develop and administer policies, procedures, and work instructions. • Follow-up, expedite and counsel departments and suppliers as required to maintain valid production schedules in support of company goals.

　　Skills:

　　erp, mrp, purchase order, Purchasing, Supply chain, Buyer purchasing, Negotiation, Microsoft excel, forecasting, aerospace, blueprint schematics, Inventory, Purchasing experience

　　Top Skills Details:

　　erp,mrp,purchase order

　　Additional Skills & Qualifications:

　　Bachelors degree from an accredited university or a Purchasing Certification from a recognized professional organization; previous purchasing experience may be substituted.

　　Experience Level:

　　Intermediate Level

　　About Actalent

　　Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

　　Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

　　At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

　　Hiring diverse talent

　　Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

　　Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

　　Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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