Description
- Purchase raw materials, components, hardware, packaging, and indirect supplies required for cabinet manufacturing operations.
- Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production planning to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, product availability, and delivery schedules.
- Track open purchase orders and follow up on late shipments to prevent production delays.
- Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and service.
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Coordinate with receiving and warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies related to shipments, quantities, or damaged materials.
- Review and analyze purchasing data to identify trends, opportunities for savings, and inventory optimization.
- Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records within the ERP system.
- Support new product launches by sourcing materials and identifying qualified suppliers.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to address supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Assist with annual inventory counts and inventory reconciliation activities.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory control experience.
- Manufacturing experience required; cabinet, furniture, woodworking, or building materials industry experience preferred.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
- Ability to analyze inventory data and purchasing trends.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
- Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.