Description: Responsible for purchased and outsourced material planning process from receipt of buy plan to interaction with Sales/Engineering/Contracts/Manufacturing and placement of purchase order with vendors. Provides support after purchase to production and management as required. Receives initial requisition; review particular specifications and requirements with involved engineering or manufacturing personnel to make certain quantity and quality meet job-manufacturing expectations Chooses and negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements. Monitors computer system demands and expedite open orders. Interacts with and notifies all interested parties of updated status on delivery expectations and deadlines. Establish principled supplier relationships that ensure best price and delivery. Receives and interviews vendor representatives to discuss matters of mutual interest such as resolving discrepancies and monitoring delayed shipments. Regularly updates records of suppliers' products as well as any improvements they report that might make their goods more acceptable to Merrick. Monitors vendor performances as it applies to the Merrick purchasing procedure and Third Party Risk Management Program (TPRMP). Publishes results of the program and recommend changes to procedures and policies to enhance the vendor program. Maintains and monitors off-site inventory and manufacturing. Apply cost savings and avoidances. Report cost savings to Supervisor. Handles rejects in a timely fashion. Continually updates debit memos and credits with acc About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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