RESPONSIBILITIES: + Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category + Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material + Track supplier performance on cost, on-time delivery, quality, and other metrics + Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk + Create sourcing strategies for assigned category (including Equipment, Services, MRO, and custom parts to reduce risk and meet targets for the supply chain department including, but not limited to, payment terms, cash targets, continuity of supply, and cost savings + Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency + Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time + Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities + Responsible for authoring of contract documents with the legal department + Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations + Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs + Maximize value and cost savings through direct negotiations as well as cost modeling (i.e. Total Cost of Ownership, Should-Cost, etc.) BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders + Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis + Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment. Capability to prioritize multiple on-going projects + Strong track record for achieving results; must be able to reference wins and quantify impact + Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI + Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc.