Responsible for cost, quality, delivery, and supplier management of specific commodities, providing parts, equipment, services, and materials of limited scope and complexityEvaluate vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliersIdentify new sources of supply to develop supply chain competitionImprove existing supplier’s performanceWork with Planning on demand requirements and lead time expectationsWork with Customer Service to ensure costs are competitive with our market competitionNegotiate costs with suppliers utilizing available market informationIdentify and complete cost saving projectsKnowledge of supply chain management conceptsProficiency in Microsoft Office programsStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong negotiation skillsAbility to work effectively under pressure