Responsibilities include placing vendor orders to assure supplies and production items align with the production and maintenance schedule requirements, makes inventory buying decisions that minimize total cost to the company within established cost/delivery guidelines, monitors and reports current and unforeseen service and or quality issues, maintains a positive relationship with our vendors and company associates, keeps management informed at all times of all issues that could impact material availability, cost, and or schedule issues. Manage planning activities, including min/max levels, timely issuance of orders, and proactive vendor follow‑up.