Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager needed for Global Tech Company in Mebane, North Carolina

• Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
• Handle correspondence concerning discrepancies related to over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
• Responsible for issuing RFQs and RFPs to support supplier selection, cost analysis, and procurement decision-making.
• Process non-conforming material requests and RMA requests with supply chain partners.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management.
• Maintain accuracy of commodity code information within MRP system, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.
• Ensure MRP parameters are maintained by monitoring minimum, maximum, safety, and current inventory levels, making recommendations to management for adjustments as needed. Manage the S&OP planning process by regularly reviewing inventory levels and demand requirements with our Italy operations.
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job-related tasks as needed; enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills to make timely, effective decisions.

• BA or BS in Materials Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Planning or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of MRP processes (Infor LN experience a plus).
• Contract manufacturing experience beneficial.
• Knowledge of import freight movement.
• Strong knowledge of procuring electronic components, understanding technical specifications, and interacting well with Engineering, Quality control, and Production teams.