Louisville, KY30+ days ago
Qualifications & Skills: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience Proven success in managing multiple suppliers to deliver on time with a focus on quality and cost adherence Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot situations such as material shortages, quality, and delivery problems Proficient within Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Oracle or similar ERP system knowledge Experience with long lead items Ability to read drawings Experience with aftermarket business preferred Has a strong attention to detail and has the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-transactional volume environment Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and manage tight timelines Language: Excellent written and spoken English Travel: Minimal travel, less than 10%. Responsibilities: • Processes requisitions in a timely manner ensuring best quality, service, delivery and cost in accordance with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies • Maintains supplier relationships, work to improve lead time, cost, and quality • Compiles, records and tracks vendor information, supplier performance metrics, purchasing activities and pricing data • Create Purchase Orders; maintain accurate open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers • Maintains ongoing knowledge of current market conditions and their potential impact on cost, lead time and availability of supply • Maintains pertinent item and supplier information in system • Process RFQ's • Expedite parts as required and provide updates on backorders • Work with Accounts Payable and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies in a timely manner • Ensures all activities performed are done so in compliance with corporate and department policies.