Purchase Specialist

Vendor Sourcing & Assessment
 Identify and qualify new vendors for raw materials (steel, alloy, plating chemicals),
packaging materials, tooling, and subcontracted processes like heat treatment and
surface coating.
 Conduct supplier assessments focusing on quality systems, production capacity, and
cost efficiency.
 Float inquiries, collect quotations, and perform comparative analysis.
2. Vendor On boarding & Audits
 Manage vendor registration, documentation, and system entries in ERP.
 Coordinate with quality team for technical evaluations and trial approvals.
 Conduct audits to assess compliance with ISO, IATF, or customer-specific
requirements.
3. Cost Optimization & Negotiation
 Negotiate prices and terms to ensure best value procurement aligned with the
company’s cost reduction goals.
 Monitor market trends for raw material prices (steel grades, zinc, etc.) and advise on
strategic sourcing decisions.
4. Quality & Delivery Assurance
 Work closely with QA and Production to resolve supplier quality issues like thread
tolerances, plating inconsistencies, or material rejections.
 Track delivery timelines and follow up with vendors to ensure on-time supply for
production continuity.

5. Vendor Performance Monitoring
 Maintain supplier performance data: quality rejections, lead times, delivery
adherence, and responsiveness.
 Develop monthly vendor scorecards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Coordination & Reporting
 Coordinate with design, planning, and stores departments to ensure procurement
aligns with production schedules and BOM changes.
 Maintain documentation for audits, customer traceability, and certifications (ROHS,
MSDS, etc.).
7. New Product Development (NPD)
 Collaborate with the design and sales teams to support the launch of new products.
 Work closely with suppliers for sample development, technical trials, and validation
of new products.
 Ensure all new product developments align with customer specifications, drawings,
and application requirements.
 Coordinate first article inspections, PPAP, APQP, and FMEA documentation for new parts