Tasks include utilization of our forecasting system, projecting stock levels, monitoring the timeliness of deliveries, ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment, delivering cost savings for the company, managing supplier relationships including price negotiation, helping to source alternative items, resolving disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers, maintaining current and accurate supplier programs, developing new relationships with distributors, and working to create and promote a safe environment. Possess the ability to work productively, affectively, and independently with initiative and drive under tight deadlines and pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality.