PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 

• Analyze MRP demand and replenish stocks timely. 

• Place purchase orders and expedite delivery of materials to assure receipt in accordance with production program requirements. 

• Review open requirements through the Follow Up or Open Order Report and expediting or defer when necessary. 

• Monitor vendor performance through the OTD and assures proper feedback and corrective actions are in place to improve vendor development 

• Assure that problems relating to delivery, pricing and invoicing are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner per standard procedures to avoid material shortages 

• Provide  forecast to the specify vendors according to schedule  

• Update purchasing parameters to ensure material availability and optimum stock levels 

• Implement Material related Projects 

• Resolve discrepancy problems in a timely manner 

• Execute PO actions – exception messages 

• Inventory actions, such as disposition for excess and obsolete material 

• Comply with activities specified in JCI Safety Commitment Letter. 

• Participate in Safety Subcommittees and Safety Audits as required.  

• Participate in Risk Assessments 

• Participate in EHS suggestions program 

• Participate in  EHS observations program 

• Implement and maintain security policy, health and environment at work. 

• To support the committees in identifying risks and environmental aspects. 

• Participate in Training program. 

• Identify training needs in safety, health and environment. 

• Train your staff in procedures and instructions. 

• Define corrective and preventive actions. 

• Control system logs in your area. 

• Develop and review procedures and instructions. 

• Intervene personally identify and correct unsafe acts and recognize safe behavior 

• Identify and report potential environmental impacts 

• Analyze and prevent the consequences of all actions before any activity 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years exp. in purchasing role
• Able to travel
• Fluent English written and spoken
• Leadership skills
• Team work
• Service attitude
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong decision-making Communication, analytical and negotiation skills
• Experience in a manufacturing planning capacity
• Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports, material variance reports, and customer order shortage report
• Knowledge in running queries on the AS/400 or equivalent database
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously