.Responsible for managing supplier relations at a tactical level, may negotiate product cost, and utilizing terms and conditions, working with internal customers to reduce product cost, improve the supply chain and evaluate supplier performance, and executing purchase orders and manages raw material inventory.Accountabilities in this roleReview requirements "MRP" and place orders for assigned products within appropriate time framesEnsure timely delivery of products, materials, and suppliesAssess, determine, and communicate resolution of supplier problems that pertain to service level and inventory issues; Phase In Phase Out coordination (RM's Savings Projects); Accounts Payable issuesresolution - related to RM suppliers; Supply Chain Optimization (LSS Projects); RM Quality issues resolution / credit collection; RM Inventory Management; Manage Supplier relationships.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal customers (manufacturing, warehouse, planning) and external customers (Plants in Mexico, Dominican Republic and other subcontractors).What is expected of you for success in your roleDemonstrates advanced knowledge of purchasing concepts and principles, including best practicesAnalyzes and develops recommendations for contract terms and business requirementsManages purchasing activities to provide deliverables within the stated performance and quality parametersIdentifies opportunities for improvements to service, inventory and qualityCompetenciesWhat is expected of you and others at this level in Sourcing for functional successWorks to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller piecesCollaborates with others and builds strategic alliances globally; negotiates to build broad-based support and/or persuades others in order to influence important outcomes.Demonstrates and executes on knowledge and understanding of relevant business process(es) (organization and/or function-specific processes) at various levels to ensure successful completion of project, process, etc.Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of protocols, programs or deliverables; compares measurement results to standards and takes immediate action to close gaps identified.Evaluates alternative solutions/decisions in light of the potential impact onQualificationsBachelor DegreeMinimum of 4 years of experience in a related fieldExperience with sourcing ideas and identifying/protecting intellectual propertySuperior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at all levels of technical ability and expertiseBilingual English/Spanish preferredExcellent skills in MS Excel, MS Access highly preferredExperience managing MRP systems preferredAPICS or ISM Certification desiredCandidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply