What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Supervisor position at CoWorx Staffing Services?
CoWorx Staffing Services has an exciting new opportunity for a Purchasing Supervisor in Chelmsford MA. This is a direct hire, full time position working with a tight knit team. Candidates must have experience purchasing electronic components, preferably in contract manufacturing.
Summary of Duties:
- Responsible for development, implementation and monitoring of programs and activities for the procurement of materials, parts, components and equipment.
- Specific Duties:
- Develops, recommends, and executes the strategic supply chain procurement plans to support the company’s production plan.
- Establishes continuous on time in ships between vendors and production operations.
- Monthly and quarterly report of performance of department.
- Maintains in ships for master production schedule without creating materials liability.
- Creates and maintains purchasing schedules. Ensures department meets company’s “just-in-time” goals and deadlines.
- Selects, qualifies and maintains approved supplier base. Develops criteria and standards to determine vendor approval and certification. Monitors, assesses and reports supplier quality and delivery performance.
- Works with external vendors and department heads to resolve issues affecting production cycle, quality standards.
- Evaluates, determines, implements measures for reducing costs while maintaining quality of products and services. Optimizes PPV.
- Reviews and approves purchases up to an established limit. May negotiate major contracts above that limit for approval by others.
- Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.
- Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts.
- Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.
- Participates in TQM initiatives in conducting daily tasks.
- Responsible for own safety and the safety of others following company and OSHA safety guidelines.
Required:
- B.S. Business or related field or equivalent experience.
- Not less than five years purchasing experience in electronics manufacturing.
- Knowledge of purchasing techniques and systems required and familiarity with QA specifications essential.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical problem solving required
- Financial experience to include balance sheet knowledge.
- Ability to manage ERP to include implement experience.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
