Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Insero Talent Solutions is recruiting a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for an electronic manufacturing company in Rochester, NY.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

The supply chain specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing electronic components and all other materials as needed to support the organization.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Identify and evaluate suppliers of electronic components, ensuring they meet quality and reliability standards.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to ensure the most favorable terms.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast future supply needs to prevent shortages or overstock supplies utilizing planning tools available in SAP.
• Order materials for production based on recommendations from MRP and as requested by the production supervisor.
• Purchase raw materials, equipment, and supplies to satisfy both customer orders and site operations (office supplies, etc).
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand component specifications and requirements.
• Identify parts that are becoming obsolete and work with engineering to identify and order alternative options.
• Review and analyze purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of components.
• Expedite material from suppliers when required.
• Coordinate the return of the rejected material to our suppliers for credit and / or replacement.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Stay informed about market trends, pricing changes, obsolescence of parts, and new suppliers in the electronics industry.
• Resolve any issues related to procurement, including quality concerns, or delivery delays.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities, budget compliance, cost savings and inventory status for management review.
• Other duties as assigned.

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