PURCHASING ASSISTANT - #1133891

Job Description & Requirements

Key duties include:

Sourcing raw materials, components, and production supplies to meet manufacturing schedules

Managing supplier relationships with focus on quality certifications and production capacity

Coordinating with production planning teams to ensure material availability and avoid production delays

Implementing just-in-time (JIT) procurement strategies to optimize inventory and reduce carrying costs

Managing capital equipment purchases and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies

Ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001, Six Sigma, and lean manufacturing principles

Conducting supplier audits and capability assessments for critical production materials

Managing long-term supply agreements and framework contracts for strategic materials

Other ad-hoc job as assigned