Led purchasing activities in the procurement of raw materials and supplies at the most optimum supply chain cost to meet manufacturing requirements. Purchased raw materials to support production plans, utilizing MRP system. Worked with suppliers to obtain lowest total cost of materials. Responsible for developing and maintaining on-going supplier relationships. Placed high value or critical orders and maintain control of all orders on required commodities.• Ensured timely delivery of open orders to support production.• Supported cost reduction plans by purchasing from lowest total cost supplier.• Sourced material in a timely manner to support quick response to customer’s orders.• Managed supplier quality by following up on rejects and delivery issues.• Managed the sell of scrap materials to obtain best price from bidders.• Assisted the Manager in acquiring information needed for analyzing the performance and efficiency of the department; assist in determining major projects for the Purchasing group.• Reviewed, processed and worked with end-users on both system-generated and user-generated requirements. Utilized negotiation techniques, alternative products or alternative suppliers.• Maintained 3 bid and tracking of all purchase orders exceeding $ 10,000 and worked with end users for documentation to support purchases.• Reviewed and maintained material master, qualified “approved” supplier list, info records and supplier ratings for the facility.• Assisted SAP users via training, documentation and one-on-one support for various job functions using SAP transactions.• Provided guidance to department in the procurement of commodities and services to meet price, quantity, and delivery requirements.• Communicated with suppliers to obtain knowledge of new materials, promote interest in new product development and develop new sources of supply.• Assisted material planning personnel with regard to the disposition of obsolete, excess of defective material.