job duties:Analysis (data science, data analytics), resourcing actions, supplier negotiations, surcharge management, reporting, payment resolutions, WMF (waste minimization fund) mitigations, market test and tech reviews.Analyze and evaluate external price trends and new product offerings to reduce overall purchasing costsCollaborate with suppliers to assure the quality of their products, materials, components and/or operations and develop supply recommendationsEnsure suppliers can meet forecasted demandMay coordinate efforts in the reduction of purchasing/engineering costs and establish cost for new productsMay participate in design and/or technical reviewsMay select, recommend and manage relationships with major suppliers, vendors, or sub-contractors to ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
