- Develop, negotiate, and administer agreements and purchase orders on behalf of the location to obtain secure and reliable supplies of necessary materials and services.- Review MRP and manufacturing requirements to plan and implement an effective flow of raw materials to support manufacturing requirements. Place purchase orders and alter deliveries as required to support manufacturing needs.- Facilitate interaction between various functions within the location and suppliers of goods and services. Resolve all delivery, quality and financial issues with suppliers or internal departments.- Monitor, evaluate, and communicate supplier performance and drive improvement.- Manage and control raw material inventories in support of business strategies.- Play an active role in the location’s forecasting and planning process, providing timely data on material price and supply trends to Sales and Marketing, and participate in manufacturing planning activities.- Coordinate source selection and development, selecting suppliers who provide the optimum combination of quality, technical performance, service, and total cost.- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements, which enhance the business performance. Lead projects, which significantly impact processes systems or strategic direction. Conduct analysis and problem solving.- Provides some back-up duties in the Receiver's absence.- Verifies requisition of stock supply and reorder status- Inventory Control for Manufacturing.

Prepares and reviews e-Requisition reports for supervisory approval and ensure review conform with policies.Approves Purchase Orders (POs) in the absence of the Procurement Manager or as assigned.Maintains E-Requisition system and assists in correcting deficiencies in the MIP system.Answers field questions on e-Requisitions pending status.Process Credit Card orders daily. Updates universal credit card log and notifies requester progress of purchase.Ensures Vendors utilized via Credit Card are temporary, limited purchases.Reconciles weekly credit card expenditures, as required.Utilizes established Bid process file system.Research information as requested on purchases & contracts in accordance with Procurement purchase limits.Prepares researched information, such as Request for Quotes (RFQs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), etc. for review with Procurement Manager.Analyze costs and negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc. to suit the best needs of the Saint Regis Mohawk TribeWith the guidance of the Procurement Manager, prepares forms to simplify the bid process and the overall operations of the department.Provide clear, essential information to requesting department, with the approval and guidance of the Procurement Manager for bidding process.Work with programs to identify their needs, build relationships and train users in the Procurement Policy and procedures and the benefits of having early Procurement involvement.Assist with Insurance Coverage Vehicles, Buildings and other Liability concerns.Conducts the annual physical inventory of Tribal property and assets.In the absence of the Procurement Clerk and Procurement Assistant, and as directed:Books and maintains the schedule for Tribal vehicles for local travel in the absence of the Procurement Clerk/Procurement Assistant.Ensure vehicles are being maintained for excellent running conditions.Performs duties of Procurement Clerk in the absence of,

• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, services and supplies as required from multiple vendors.• Work cross-functionally with all departments to meet the wide variety of purchasing needs for the entire corporation.• Work with Accounting on invoice approval and processing.• Contract administration duties for all active contracts; including maintaining files, preparing contract summaries, tracking change orders and monitoring contractor performance. • Following up regarding the status of purchase & payment terms• Prepare & maintain purchasing reports, records, & updated price lists.• Work alongside accounts payable in-charge to ensure deliveries are being paid • Follow up, and chase suppliers if needed for the invoices, & other documentations

Procurement of raw materials, packaging solutions, tooling & equipment in a timely manner.On time Purchasing and Shipping reports to improve lean manufacturing.Developed & maintain new/ current affairs with vendors.Evaluated suppliers by considering their location, liability, quality, and pricing.Negotiate competitive pricing for industry usage Work with sales and operations to ensure material is on order for each Work Order.Oversee production, shipping, receiving and inventory to improve efficiency, safety, 5S, lean inventory, and overall cost savings.Evaluate current production processes on current orders to improve efficiency.

Estimate new opportunities from assigned accounts.Engage with Project Engineers, Sales, Production and vendors.Source various material called out on drawings and sample swatches. Establish production methods to settle RFQ's in a timely manner.Document and log all estimate information, converting instructions in the computer program for tracking purposes. Hand over finished RFQ’s outside or inside sales representatives. Request samples manufactures or vendors chosen in the productions methods. Follow up on samples and estimates.Set up new items and assemblies in Strouse’s Management System.Follow up with sales representatives about new opportunities on quotes and orders. Serve as the responsible team member to provide customer quotes. Review production issues that require process changes.Assist in the training of new employees.

Siat (6" & 14") Allied (10" & 13") Pace (10", 24" & 30") Delta (10" & 13")Flatbed Converting - FlashCutFlashCut Trainer for new operators and equipment maintainer. Flexi-Die Cuts, Inline & Servo Motor Presses Custom LaminationsNarrow Web SlitterMonthly maintenance of small components on press and maintain proper up-to-date checklist. Tight Quality tolerances

Work with account managers, account representatives & engineering regarding customer product, opportunities, follow ups on samples and quotes; managing business as a team. Handle new opportunities for assigned accounts, working in conjunction with engineers, account managers, purchasing, production, estimators and vendors. Assist engineering team in prototype/ processing developmentSource material and define production methods to finalize request for estimates in a timely manner. Review production issues that require process changes.Serve as the responsible team member to aid with all the processes in engineering. Support all team members, covering for each other as needed to help take care of the customer.

Business DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentSearch for New Opportunities Expand Existing BusinessCoordinate with Outside Team Schedule Meetings

Finding Best Route Solutions by cost and time comparisonsPacking Boxes, PalletizingReceiving Materials and StockingFulfilling Shipments, Paperwork needed