Job Description
Vendor Sourcing & Management
- Identify and evaluate suppliers for precision components, raw materials (metals, alloys, specialty materials), tooling, and consumables
- Develop and maintain approved vendor lists
- Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations (quality, delivery, cost, compliance)
- Build long-term relationships with strategic suppliers
- Review MRP/production plans and raise purchase orders accordingly
- Ensure on-time procurement to avoid production delays
- Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams for material specifications
- Prepare and process purchase orders (POs)
- Track order status and expedite critical deliveries
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts with suppliers
- Perform cost analysis and benchmarking
- Identify cost-reduction oppor...