Supervisor : Purchasing

Job Description

Job Description

Altek Electronics, a Cyient DLM company is a trusted source of electronic manufacturing services since 1972 as a comprehensive contract manufacturer serving a broad range of industries. We work with industry leaders supporting a complete product life cycle, from prototype through production and end of life. As a solutions provider with expertise in PCB layout and design, PCB assembly, and upper-level chassis, control panels, and cable & harness assembly, we manufacture products using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. We use open communication to fulfill our mission of “Value through the eyes of the customer.” Delivering quality products on-time, Altek is certified to AS9100D, our operators are certified to IPC-610, IPC-620 and J-STD, we are ITAR compliant.

Please visit our website for more detail and to meet our team. www.altekelectronics.com

Summary

Supervises daily procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned :

• Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates pricing, monitors performance, and expedites to respond to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.
• Collaborates with other functions to meet current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels.
• Utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands.
• Performs auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with quality system management requirements and any applicable industry or governmental regulations.
• Negotiates and works with suppliers to find best pricing.
• Prepares and continuously updates work instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Manages and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet requirements.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity. May include need to identify components content and origin for regulatory or customer requirements.
• Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for department schedules, including work / customer assignments, vacations, breaks, OT assignment, backup for absent employees, etc.
• Ensure all functions of the department are performed in accordance with the Altek Quality Management System which is audited to AS9100 standards.
• Supervise staff in accordance with company policies and procedures, including hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary action,
• Assist staff to resolve any purchasing issues.
• Contributes to the development of processes and procedures for the department. Communicate with vendors to resolve any potential issues.
• Maintain and analyze metrics (i.e. on time delivery, supplier evaluations, etc).
• Complete assigned special projects as required.

Must be willing to perform other duties as assigned by management

Supervisory Responsibilities

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Computer Skills

Education and / or Experience

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and / or evening work.

Altek Electronics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presences of a non-job-related medical condition, disability, or handicap, however, current openings may involve ITAR restricted hiring practices, and all applicants must be aware of this requirement and are encouraged to consult the latest ITAR regulations regarding restrictions that my apply.