· Purchase direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point system
· Review and analyze planning report to ensure timely materials availability for production
· Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance
· Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time, negotiating on hedges and VMI program.
· Ensure timely PO execution and address supplier’s quality, capacity, materials issues that may affect supply
· Communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required, drive suppliers to meet on time delivery
· Active participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scores
· Ensure accuracy and timeliness of claims from suppliers on ECO and EOM projects.
· Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected.
· Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review. Follow through the action proposed.
· Drive to improve inventory turns by having quick execution on MRB and quick returns on RTV.
· Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns.