Lithion Technologies

Procurement

• Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Lead Purchaser is responsible for overseeing purchasing and pricing to help ensure profitability for the Company.
• This includes procuring raw materials, supplies, equipment, and services for operations.
• Duties will also include the review of requisition requests, prepare purchase orders, and solicit bids for goods and services.
• This role collaborates with the leadership team to implement effective procurement strategies and serves as a key resource in resolving issues such as supply chain disruption or pricing conflicts.
• Negotiates, re-negotiates and administers contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives
• Leads the evaluation and monitoring of contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine needs for changes
• Leverages vendors/subcontracts across multiple procurements to create costs savings to projects
• Maintains all relevant purchasing data of goods in the ERP
• Analyzes price proposals and other financial data to determine reasonable prices for goods and services
• Balances cost and quality to procure the best quality of goods or services for the lowest price in adequate amounts
• Actively develop schedules and performance plans to meet customer and Company goals and objectives
• Monitors and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies regarding the purchase of goods and services
• Collaborates with internal departments (estimating, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, quality and shipping) to communicate customer requirements
• Collaborates with a worldwide network of suppliers and vendors
• Performs other duties outside their scope of work as assigned and required

Senior Purchasing Agent