<p>PURPOSE</p> <p>Responsible for purchasing and negotiating inventory materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Mentor less experienced personnel.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES</p> <ul> <li>Provide leadership to other purchasing team members. </li><li>Source and purchase inventory goods and components for production area. </li><li>Obtain quotes for components and services for Design Engineering. </li><li>Obtain quotes for Japan and purchase components for Japan. </li><li>Develop local sourcing of SMC Japan sourced materials. </li><li>Enter receiving tickets for inventory components. </li><li>Maintain and validate basic vendor part number information. </li><li>Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and approvals </li><li>Keep inventory investment and loss at a minimum. </li><li>Maintain and improve quality. </li><li>Find or develop competent suppliers. </li><li>Standardize, where possible, the items purchased. </li><li>Provide an uninterrupted flow of materials, supplies, and services required to operate the organizationin the most cost effective manner. </li><li>Purchase of required items and services at the lowest total cost to the organization, rather than just utilizing the lowest bid. </li><li>Improve the organization's competitive position. </li><li>Achieve harmonious, productive working relationships with all areas within the organization. </li><li>Achieve harmonious, productive working relationships with all vendors. </li><li>Assist other purchasing team members with any vendor problems. </li><li>Work with the Quality Department and Vendors to ensure adherence to ISO standards </li><li>Provide standard and various inventory reports to management. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes to ensure procurement price aligns with industry-associated costs. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <ul> <li>No specific physical demands are required. </li><li>Normal office Work Environment. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or Equivalent </li><li>Post-high SchoolSpecialized Training in Administrative Business Functions </li><li>5 years of experience in the Purchasing and Supply Management field </li><li>Proficient in the use of PC for use as a reporting, communication and ordering tool. </li><li>Ability to read blueprints. </li><li>Must be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers. </li></ul> <p>For internal use only: Production001, Market001, Chain001</p> <p>Other details</p> <ul> <li>Job Family Supply Chain </li><li>Pay Type Salary </li><li>Travel Required No </li></ul> <p>Apply Now</p> <ul> <li>Noblesville, IN, USA </li></ul>