• Data entry of purchase orders for component parts, outside processing services, and finished goods • Ensure all purchase orders include accurate costs, specifications, and delivery dates before submission • Maintain detailed process notes from the company ERP system on all outside processing purchase orders • Communicate purchase order changes, rejections, and delivery date updates to all relevant stakeholders • Maintain positive, professional relationships with vendors through courteous phone and email communication • Monitor vendor compliance with purchase order costs, delivery dates, and terms and conditions • Obtain multiple quotes for new purchase requests to ensure competitive pricing • Work with the General Manager to address vendor performance issues and eliminate non-compliant practices • Follow up on rejection reports and coordinate replacement of rejected materials • Support cost reduction initiatives by helping to source products at the lowest possible cost without compromising quality • Escalate any cost increases to the General Manager for approval prior to issuing purchase orders • Work to eliminate unnecessary charges such as lot fees on outside processing orders • Utilize historical pricing data appropriately while remaining vigilant about outdated costs • Conduct weekly follow-ups on late purchase orders every Friday using system-generated reports • Initiate follow-up emails to vendors regarding outstanding deliveries • Use calendar reminders and task management tools to track outstanding items • Update the ERP system promptly to reflect delivery date changes and material rejections • Keep production, planning, and other departments informed of procurement status • Develop and maintain knowledge of materials (tubing, flat bar, sheet metal, fasteners, etc.) and their applications • Take detailed notes to build expertise in vendor relationships and purchasing processes • Participate in collaborative problem-solving with the team to address challenges • Focus on root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues • Support just-in-time and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) inventory management practices

• Manage and oversee the procurement process, including sourcing, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiation. • Develop and maintain strong vendor/supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and cost-effectiveness. • Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production schedules without overstocking. • Conduct regular inventory audits, reconcile discrepancies, and implement effective inventory control measures. • Coordinate with production, operations, and other departments to forecast material requirements. • Prepare and process purchase orders, invoices, and procurement documentation. • Track and analyze inventory KPIs (turnover, shrinkage, lead times) and provide regular reports to management. • Continuously identify opportunities to improve procurement and inventory processes. • Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

• Direct procurement and purchasing operations and strategy to meet organizational requirements for quality, availability, volume, and pricing • Evaluate, develop, and manage strategic supplier relationships to optimize cost, performance, and reliability • Lead contract negotiations and oversee contract management and administration • Implement systems and processes to monitor supplier performance, assess risk, and respond to changes in demand or supply chain disruptions • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels • Design and enhance procurement processes, policies, and systems to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and scalability • Utilize ERP systems, data, and analytical tools to evaluate procurement performance and support informed decision-making • Establish auditing and control processes to ensure procurement activities and recordkeeping comply with applicable industry and governmental regulations • Develop functional strategies, objectives, budgets, policies, and procedures to support the procurement function • Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to procurement staff, including staffing, performance management, and development

• Assist in all aspects of vendor and contract management • Research and analyze the supply base to implement supplier consolidation • Develop bid packages including the statement of work, service levels, KPIs • Manage RFP activity including loading RFPs into the e-sourcing tool • Conduct supplier audits to ensure utilization of preferred suppliers • Collaborate with suppliers to draft and facilitate contracts