Senior Purchasing Planner
Current- Responsible for source selection and procurement directly associated with materials, goods and services using SAP.- Creates purchase orders / converts requisitions in SAP; expedites orders and processes returns as requested.- Reviews all requisitions and ensures all orders for goods and services comply with corporate policy.- Reviews cost discrepancies and/or shortages on vendor invoices within area of responsibility.- Interfaces with A/P, other internal departments, and vendors to resolve invoice-pricing discrepancies.- Interfaces with supply chain group to communicate any stock purchase order delivery changes.- Reviews all open purchase orders in area of responsibility and maintains data to current status.- Negotiates pricing with vendors.- Maintains vendor material pricing within SAP.- Monitors vendor performance and recommends necessary action(s) to improve where needed.