General function is to maintain & refine the purchasing process and provide informative reports as needed by company management. This is accomplished by gathering, sorting, organizing and recording assorted data, information and hard documents.Knowledge of MRP systemsDetermine suitability of purchasing arrangements: create purchase orders, contracts, blanket orders or vendor stocking arrangements.Issue purchase orders to complete purchasing processes in accordance with evolving… Show more General function is to maintain & refine the purchasing process and provide informative reports as needed by company management. This is accomplished by gathering, sorting, organizing and recording assorted data, information and hard documents.Knowledge of MRP systemsDetermine suitability of purchasing arrangements: create purchase orders, contracts, blanket orders or vendor stocking arrangements.Issue purchase orders to complete purchasing processes in accordance with evolving procedures.Follow up on inbound stock, including expediting stock orders and completion of transfers.Coordinate selection of new suppliers on basis of capability, pricing and capacity.Negotiate contract terms with existing suppliers to obtain best possible costs, quality and delivery.Place backorders with appropriate vendors and coordinate pick up with warehouses.Identify and resolve material discrepancies with suppliers.Seek process improvement opportunities and assist in development and implementation.Perform other related tasks for purpose of ensuring efficient and effective function of the purchasing work unit, such as annual inventory and audit.Initiate and coordinate transfers between large and small branches to ensure adequate stock levels, as well as maintaining appropriate min/max stock levels in house.Maintain master price list.Evaluate supplier performance based on department and supplier-developed measurement process. Show less

Planned and purchased electronic components, MRO materials, equipment and services in support of MRP.Created and managed high volume of purchase orders in accordance with MRP, production plan goals and customer orders.Identified inventory reduction opportunities by analyzing current inventory levels and customer history.Identified opportunities for price increases and profit margin expansion.Managed and maintained average inventory levels in accordance with company goals at the… Show more Planned and purchased electronic components, MRO materials, equipment and services in support of MRP.Created and managed high volume of purchase orders in accordance with MRP, production plan goals and customer orders.Identified inventory reduction opportunities by analyzing current inventory levels and customer history.Identified opportunities for price increases and profit margin expansion.Managed and maintained average inventory levels in accordance with company goals at the raw, subassembly and finished goods levels to improve inventory turns.Managed the company’s distribution line for electronic components.Routinely engaged with inside/outside sales departments, accounting, shipping/receiving and engineering teams.Ensured compliance with all ISO procedures and audits to accomplish recertification. Show less

Purchasing of electronic components within difficult confines of obsolete / hard-to-find parts in the broker market. Sourced parts in US, Europe and Asia, while advising customer and/or sales personnel of alternatives if necessary.Sources & qualified new suppliers based on established criteria.Position required price / contract negotiations with vendors, including but not limited to packaging requirements, date code information, delivery schedules and shipping costs.Acted as… Show more Purchasing of electronic components within difficult confines of obsolete / hard-to-find parts in the broker market. Sourced parts in US, Europe and Asia, while advising customer and/or sales personnel of alternatives if necessary.Sources & qualified new suppliers based on established criteria.Position required price / contract negotiations with vendors, including but not limited to packaging requirements, date code information, delivery schedules and shipping costs.Acted as liaison between sales, shipping, receiving and marketing, in addition to resolving return materials authorization issues.Broker sales, Posted and sold excess inventory, increased sales by 50%. Assisted customer's in need of hard to find parts. Show less

Position required daily interface with over 60 vendors/suppliers within this electronics distribution company. Responsible for sourcing components, contract negotiations with suppliers and customers, supply chain management and bid analysis. Supervised an expeditor.Evaluated replenishment / buy reports bi-weekly; determined quantities to purchase; handled customer drop shipments, inventory adjustments and customer/vendor returns.Successfully implemented a min/max program for… Show more Position required daily interface with over 60 vendors/suppliers within this electronics distribution company. Responsible for sourcing components, contract negotiations with suppliers and customers, supply chain management and bid analysis. Supervised an expeditor.Evaluated replenishment / buy reports bi-weekly; determined quantities to purchase; handled customer drop shipments, inventory adjustments and customer/vendor returns.Successfully implemented a min/max program for maintaining inventory. Led to a 25% reduction in lead-times.Facilitated communications between accounting, purchasing and warehouse to reconcile discrepancies.Position required proficient use of Enspire - an accounting based system - as well as Excel and Word. Show less

Responsibilities in purchasing capacity included sourcing, negotiating cost and procurement of all components related to company's end product - indoor lighting fixtures (including ballasts, lamps, sheet metal, extrusions, aluminum housing) by using MRP System.Continuous personal and phone interface between engineering, sales, operations, accounting and manufacturing staff. Acted as liaison between these departments and outside vendors. Acted as expeditor to insure all materials arrived… Show more Responsibilities in purchasing capacity included sourcing, negotiating cost and procurement of all components related to company's end product - indoor lighting fixtures (including ballasts, lamps, sheet metal, extrusions, aluminum housing) by using MRP System.Continuous personal and phone interface between engineering, sales, operations, accounting and manufacturing staff. Acted as liaison between these departments and outside vendors. Acted as expeditor to insure all materials arrived on time.Inventory management of over $12M in raw materials. Physical inventory and min/max programs set up for "A" & "B" items.Additional responsibilities included maintaining appropriate filing system, coordinating correspondence with vendors, maintaining an effective, efficient order follow-up procedure to ensure timely, accurate deliveries. Show less