Job Description
Key Job Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate, and onboard new vendors to meet the organization’s material and service requirements.
- Identify and evaluate materials based on technical specifications, industry standards, and organizational requirements.
- Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure materials meet required standards.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for material substitution or optimization.
- Conduct vendor audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, delivery schedules, and other criteria for newly developed vendors.
- Establish and cultivate solid relationships with suppliers in order to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms, ultimately transitioning them into regular vendors for bulk supplies.
- Monitor industry trends and advancements to identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings.
- Evaluate supply chain risks and deve...