Supplier Development Engineer

As a Purchasing Manager, your role involves identifying suppliers and negotiating purchasing agreements to secure materials and services at favorable costs while maintaining quality and reliability. Your responsibilities include: - Reviewing purchase order suggestions and requests, and placing purchase orders with suppliers. Processing requests for quotes accurately and timely. - Negotiating price and delivery terms for materials and services, considering lead time, costs, margins, and quality. Managing vendor performance and reviewing capacity implications. - Drafting precise contracts for procurements in compliance with regulations and company policies. - Researching and qualifying potential suppliers, maintaining proactive relationships, and evaluating supplier performance for all assigned commodities. - Conducting educational research to enhance commodity and industry knowledge for introducing new methods, materials, and suppliers. - Interpreting contract provisions, processes, and compliance terms. Providing technical expertise to Buyers and other departments. - Executing supplier agreements to optimize cash flow and inventory in alignment with business strategy. Managing inventory levels and costs for assigned commodities. - Leading cost reduction efforts, collaborating with vendors to reduce component and shipping costs. Improving sourcing and operational functions through cross-functional team leadership. - Educating departments on vendor engagement best practices and leading APQPs. Working with suppliers on capacity plans and updating capability matrix. - Traveling domestically and internationally to verify supplier capabilities and develop new vendors. Participating in cross-functional projects and other assigned tasks. You should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: - Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple deadlines, and interact effectively with employees and management. - High work ethic, confidentiality, sound judgment, and discretion at all times. Working knowledge of quality principles and applications. Your qualifications should include: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred. - Five plus years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. - Experience with an MRP system, preferably SAP. - Global sourcing experience is preferred. ISM/APICS certification is preferred but not required.,