Dee Zee is looking for a seasoned procurement professional with proven experience in managing high volume, business critical, supply chain for commodities used in the OEM automotive industry. Experience in some or all of the following commodities is necessary: Steel (coil, sheet, tubing, stampings, etc.), Aluminum (coil, extrusion, die casting, etc.), Plastics (injection mold, extrusion), Packaging materials (corrugated, foam, etc.), Coatings/finishes (subcontractor management of e-coating, anodizing, painting, chroming, etc.), both domestic and global sourcing. POSITION SUMMARY— Compile and analyze information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT — Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepare and place purchase orders for procurement of production material, supplies and services as required to meet demand and turnaround times.Accurately utilize Company ERP and other data systems as requiredEvaluate inventories to demand to determine when new orders or changes to current orders, is required.Respond to customer and supplier inquiries on order status, changes, or cancellationsReview orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specificationsContact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problemsTrack the status of requisitions, orders, and material non-conformance issuesPrepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports, and price listsPrepare Request for Quote forms and solicit the bids of at least three potential sourcesCalculate and communicate costs changesAudit supplier invoices with bids, contract pricing and purchase orders in order to verify accuracyApprove invoices for payment as necessaryLocate potential suppliers, using network contacts, catalogs, internet, etc. Conduct interviews to gather information on the Companies and productsTrack Supplier performance and development. Recommend contract modifications as necessaryManage multiple projects at one timeMaintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendorsParticipate on Cross-Functional Teams for new product launches, inventory, and other projectsAbility to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconformance products to our customersSKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to learn corporate systems on the jobExcellent organizational and time management skillsAnalytical abilities and strong attention to detailStrong critical thinking and problem solving skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentSupport the environmental policy with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste, and acting on environment performance results and findings POSITION QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Associate’s Degree related to Supply Chain, Accounting, or Business preferredExperience: Two years related experience preferredComputer Skills: Must demonstrate computer literacy; Proficient using Microsoft Office and ERP Systems