Buyer
CurrentResponsibilities:• Plans short- and long-term purchasing activities and develops purchasing strategies for 5,000+ parts and assemblies based on previous usage and future projections.• Critically analyze ERP-generated projections against actual demand to determine appropriate purchasing decisions.• Develops working relationships with 15 global vendors to achieve a “favored” status for PEI-Genesis. • Communicates important information (e.g., stock adjustments, price increases, etc.) to Product Managers, Expeditors, and Salespeople, and coordinates resolutions for order issues.• Negotiates pricing, minimum order requirements, scheduled orders, and quality rejections with vendors based on projections and as needed.• Process and manage purchase orders related to government-rated contracts while maintaining compliance standards (e.g., DPAS, ITAR, FAI).