- Execute purchasing operations to ensure adequacy to meet turnaround time of customers
- Negotiate for volume discounts and staggering deliveries to mitigate price variances and potential supply chain disruptions
- Oversee Inventory Control and Materials Management
- Manage all materials related crisis, eg, shortage, defective materials etc.
- Explore and implement ways to reduce direct & indirect materials costs and inventory holding
- Manage physical inventory, material master set up, and system transactions accuracy with existing systems
- Work with Vendors to improve Direct & Indirect Materials Delivery, Quality and Certification issues.
- Work with productions to ensure the right amount of Direct & Indirect materials are delivered on time.
- Work with internal departments to qualify new suppliers/materials.
- Monitor and provide feedback on vendor performance and material quality.