What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Supervisor position at Circuitronix, LLC?
- Analysis of Weekly Forecast, MRP, planning all purchases of resins, colorants and components (metal inserts, films, Mylars, labels, spacers, gaskets, paints, magnets, locks, et cetera).
- Order and expedite components parts from outside vendors and internal suppliers to support manufacturing operations.
- Sourcing and Negotiation of prices with suppliers from USA, Mexico and China of all the resins and components for the company.
- Partner with cross functional teams to identify lead time reduction opportunities and to improve overall vendor services levels. Negotiate with vendors for the best total price.
- Responsible for the monitoring and coordination along with the Logistics Department of the importation of materials from Asia to the US.
- Responsible for purchasing reports consolidating all the production information, inventory stock, prices and lead time for approval of weekly material requirements.
- Works pro-actively with other departments to mitigate shortages.
- Continually identifies and implements new opportunities for cost reduction, lead time reduction, payment terms, et cetera
- Keeps up to date with material prices and market trends while developing/implementing plans to manage through the market changes.
- Provide feedback to Inside Sales Department and management concerning potential problems that could affect manufacturing operations.