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• Develop/maintain supply plans to support production requirements, including review of demand signals, forecasts, and schedule changes.
• Create, analyze, and maintain material requirements (MRP) inputs/outputs to ensure correct planning parameters (lead times, MOQ, safety stock, lot sizes) are accurate and effective.
• Coordinate with NAWH Procurement on pricing/terms as needed by providing volume, demand, and inventory data to support sourcing and cost decisions.
• Maintain ongoing correspondence with suppliers.
• Plan/release purchase order/blanket order releases in accordance with the approved production plan and material requirements.
• Support invoice resolution by validating receipts and pricing alignment and coordinating with AP to clear discrepancies.
• Coordinate MRO replenishment planning as assigned, ensuring stocking levels and service levels support site needs.
• Confirm timely and complete receipts against production requirements; investigate and resolve shortages, overages, and late deliveries.
• Track supplier on-time delivery and quality performance; communicate issues, maintain documentation, and drive recovery plans with suppliers.
• Manage inventory to achieve service, accuracy, and inventory turns targets through proactive planning, parameter maintenance, and exception management.
• Plan, coordinate, and communicate blanket/purchase order releases and schedule updates to support production requirements and capacity constraints.
• Maintain inventory levels and safety stock settings in alignment with inventory turns goals, lead times, and demand variability.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action with suppliers and internal stakeholders when quality or delivery performance is non-compliant.
• Maintain ethical and compliant supplier interactions and ensure communication and documentation meet company and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain system data required for planning and execution and support ordering and invoice payment workflows.
• Build alliances across departments (Production, Engineering, Quality, NAWH Purchasing, Logistics, Finance) to align priorities and resolve constraints.
• Measure and monitor supplier performance in on-time delivery, lead-time adherence, and cost of poor quality; communicate trends and corrective actions.
• Coordinate dispute resolution with suppliers related to shortages, damaged goods, quality defects, delivery failures, and related credits/debits.
• Coordinate returns of non-compliant merchandise in conjunction with Quality and the supplier, including required documentation and replacement timing.
• Continuously evaluate supply and planning options to improve service levels, reduce shortages, and optimize total delivered cost (with NAWH Purchasing).
• Collaborate in the selection of suppliers and subcontractors according to company procedures, providing planning inputs.
• Develop and/or improve planning, analytics, and systems skills vital for business growth.
• Anticipate and adapt to change by re-planning quickly in response to demand shifts, constraints, and supplier performance.
• Ensure internal/external customer satisfaction through high plan adherence, clear communication, and timely issue escalation.
• Work toward meeting department and company objectives such as inventory reduction, improved schedule attainment, and reduced expedites.

Buyer III role managing material flow at A.O. Smith

Buyer III

Buyer III role managing material flow and supplier relationships at A.O. Smith. Planning and coordinating material flow to support production requirements and supplier performance.

• Receive, review, and process internal purchase requisitions (PR) for project-specific goods and services in accordance with company policies and requirements.
• Convert PRs into accurate and compliant purchase orders (PO), verifying commodity codes, ship-to locations, supplier information, and required documentation (with guidance as needed).
• Check PO details for completeness and compliance before release (e.g., contractual/quality requirements, lead times, and ordering constraints).
• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders to clarify PR/PO details and resolve discrepancies.
• Support sourcing activities for project requirements, including assisting with RFx/RFP documentation and coordination.
• Help organize and administer RFx/RFP communications (e.g., issuing documents, collecting responses, and maintaining supporting records).
• Support local negotiations as delegated, ensuring outcomes are accurately reflected in PO terms and documentation.
• Manage PO administration end-to-end, including PO creation, PO acknowledgment follow-up, and maintaining order records.
• Proactively expedite and track purchase orders to support on-time delivery and adherence to contractual terms and quality standards.
• Monitor delivery progress and identify risks such as delays, backorders, or incomplete confirmations; escalate as required.
• Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders on order status, delivery commitments, and expected changes.
• Liaise with suppliers to secure PO acknowledgment and delivery commitments and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Support resolution of order discrepancies, supplier disputes, and delivery/invoicing issues; escalate significant matters to the Supply Chain Manager, Category Buyers/Managers, or Procurement Project Managers.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to manage changes, cancellations, or amendments to POs when required.
• Support invoice resolution by following up on supplier queries, missing information, or discrepancies impacting PO/invoice matching.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain accurate and timely invoice details as needed, and coordinate with internal teams to drive resolution.
• Monitor and report on purchasing activities, including open order status, basic cost/status tracking, and visibility of sourcing opportunities (with guidance).
• Support KPI tracking and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Identify process improvement opportunities (e.g., reducing cycle time, improving data quality) and contribute to implementing best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to support audit readiness and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO quality standards, defense regulatory requirements, and Thales policies).

Junior Project Buyer coordinating procurement activities for Thales projects

Junior Project Buyer

Junior Project Buyer coordinating procurement activities for Thales projects in Canada. Engaging in supplier negotiations and managing the full purchase cycle.

• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities in support of Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Test, Logistics, and corporate functions.
• Process purchase requests, obtain supplier quotations, evaluate pricing and lead times, and issue purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor open purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements, delivery commitments, and shipment status, proactively resolving delays and discrepancies.
• Perform routine commercial negotiations for pricing, delivery, and payment terms.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day purchasing contact for assigned suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and maintain approved supplier documentation.
• Escalate supplier delivery, quality, and supply risks with recommended mitigation actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier accountability for schedule, quality, and responsiveness.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Program Management, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to understand purchasing priorities and material requirements.
• Respond quickly to changing priorities and urgent procurement requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely material availability, providing regular updates on open orders, critical deliveries, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate with Receiving, Quality, and Accounts Payable to resolve purchasing, inspection, invoice, and payment issues.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by purchasing prototype and development hardware.
• Support operational purchasing requirements for Manufacturing, Logistics, and Inventory Management.
• Participate in production and program standups as required, communicating material availability, supplier risks, and delivery status.
• Support production issue resolution related to supplier performance or material availability.
• Maintain accurate procurement, supplier, inventory, and ERP records.
• Support inventory replenishment, material tracking, and inventory management activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, supplier responsiveness, and procurement processes.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of procurement systems, workflows, reporting, and automation initiatives.
• Contribute to process standardization and best practices across the Supply Chain function.
• Maintain a high level of urgency, accuracy, and customer service while managing multiple competing priorities.

Technical Buyer leading procurement activities at Kepler Communications

Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer leading procurement and supplier management activities at Kepler Communications. Collaborating with various internal teams to ensure material readiness and support new product introduction.

• Procure raw materials, packaging components, consumables, and services to support production while monitoring inventory levels and ensuring uninterrupted material availability across all manufacturing sites.
• Create, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs), Work Orders (WOs), and supplier schedules based on production forecasts; provide long-term material forecasts for blanket orders and vendor planning.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships by negotiating pricing, lead times, contracts, and service levels while monitoring supplier performance and identifying opportunities for cost savings and supply chain improvements.
• Maintain accurate ERP master data, including material setup, descriptions, costing, supplier information, and purchasing records; generate daily, weekly, and monthly procurement and inventory reports.
• Maintain complete inventory and purchasing documentation, including COAs, COCs, SDSs, packing lists, invoices, RMAs, and other records to ensure full traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with Receiving, Shipping, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Accounting, and Quality to manage incoming and outgoing materials, vendor returns (RMA), inventory transfers, and material availability for production.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Quality Control to review material documentation, request labels for controlled inventory, manage expiring materials, coordinate disposition activities, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in inventory counts, monitor inventory accuracy, and support inventory optimization initiatives to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and material obsolescence.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and Engineering to identify alternate or backup materials, support new product introductions, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ISO 13485, GMP, and applicable regulatory requirements while supporting departmental goals, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Buyer responsible for procurement at Prollenium Medical Technologies

Buyer responsible for procurement of materials and services for manufacturing at Prollenium Medical Technologies. Ensuring timely supply, inventory levels, and compliance in a hybrid role.

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