Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience.

Lead supplier performance reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve competitive total cost of ownership.

Monitor market trends, material pricing, and risk factors to inform purchasing decisions.

Identify opportunities for cost savings through consolidation, alternative materials, or process improvements.

Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials, components, and services.

Establish purchasing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and consistency.

Resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and delivery challenges in coordination with internal teams.

Collaborate with Planning, Production, and Engineering to forecast material demand and maintain optimal inventory levels.

Support inventory accuracy through proper ordering, receipt tracking, and supplier scheduling practices.

Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier records, and contract documentation.

Provide reporting on key metrics such as spend, supplier performance, material availability, and cost savings.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.

Adhere to ISO procedures.

Work effectively in a team environment.

Perform other duties as assigned by direct leader.

Education & Experience:

A Bachelor's Degree with 8 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. An Associate Degree with 10 years purchasing experience or in lieu of either above mentioned degree, 8 + years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute performance-based solutions is required.

Experience in a metal manufacturing/fabrication business is desired.

Knowledge of metal and fabrication materials including, but not limited to, fasteners, hardware, metal finishes and chemical compositions.

Knowledge of applied coatings and chemical treatments is preferred.

Understanding of vendors' specific function capabilities as they relate to the metal fabrication process is desired.

Familiarity with defense related requirements such as ITAR, Flow Down Requirements, and Certificates of Conformance is preferred.

Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Word and Excel is required.

Specialized Experience:

Proficiency in product and manufacturing blueprint reading is desired.

Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment with time spent on the shop floor/manufacturing environment.

Ability to efficiently work in a moderate noise encompassed environment shared by office machines and people.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time; some walking and bending, occasional stooping, lifting of light materials.

Frequent mental and visual concentration required for computer usage and general office tasks.

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