Responsibilities include, but not limited to:• Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating purchasing activities; • Utilize up to date purchasing procedures and efficiencies;• Ensuring Purchase Requests are identified and actioned upon immediately;• Ensure all orders are processed, issued and completed on a timely basis;• Assist maintenance department(s) with the creation of equipment BOM’s;• Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy in… Show more Responsibilities include, but not limited to:• Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating purchasing activities; • Utilize up to date purchasing procedures and efficiencies;• Ensuring Purchase Requests are identified and actioned upon immediately;• Ensure all orders are processed, issued and completed on a timely basis;• Assist maintenance department(s) with the creation of equipment BOM’s;• Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy in terms of materials, pricing, value;• Effectively monitor open purchase requisitions, reservations, purchase orders while updating delivery lead timesas needed;• Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact suppliers to resolve issues;• Advise department of lead time required to obtain products or services; and, make alternate arrangements in theevent of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization.• Analyze inventory requirements based on maintenance trends, product availability and current inventory levels; • Identify alternative vendors of materials, equipment and supplies;• Identify available materials, equipment and supplies from other inventory locations;• Creation of new materials and identification of substitutes for various products (HERS);• Ensuring material masters are utilized to the fullest by self and teams members;• Assigning storage locations for inventory products and restock bin locations as required;• Working with financial systems, in particular, SAP purchasing modules;• Working within company purchasing policies and procedures;• Maintain up to date Vendor Invoice Management (VIM)• Identify obsolete materials for annual disposal;• Assist in attaining pricing agreements with suppliers;• Assist with pre-inventory warehouse preparations for quarterly cycle counts and annual physical count;• Adhering to company safety guideline and procedures;• Participate in after hour on-call rotation schedule as required Show less