James Thrower Email and Phone Number

• Creating and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.• Issuing and maintaining Purchase Orders in SAP based upon forecast and production schedule demands.• Responsible for quoting, researching, and selecting vendors based on quoted price, ability to produce, ability to meet required quality specifications including flight safety, history of service, and estimated lead times.• Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints and drawings to fulfill customer specific engineering requirements.• Responsible for negotiating pricing and payment terms with suppliers.• Responsible for setting and maintaining inventory levels.• Responsible for investigating and resolving invoicing disputes.• Quoting new parts and finding new more cost-effective methods and sources of supply, including consignment.• Assisting in regulated auditing of documents and processes to ensure compliance with Federal laws and requirements.• Responsible for communicating with Quality Assurance and Incoming Inspection to investigate and resolve inventory and rejected material issues.• Procurement of subcontracted items including valves, motors, and sensors.• Initiating, scheduling, and being a presenting speaker for meetings that may include a mix of internal management teams, stakeholders, employees, and external suppliers.• Creating Stock Transfer Orders in SAP for the purpose of shipping product to subcontractors and other Raytheon Manufacturing Facilities.