**Job Description:** What Makes This a Great Opportunity: ITW offers a strong culture, based on integrity and trust. The position requires communication and coordination across different Departments and levels within the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Daily management and execution of full PO cycle: issuing POs, pulling in and pushing out POs in a timely manner, expediting past due POs, and following through with vendors to ensure POs due within two weeks arrive on time. + Communicate regularly with suppliers to discuss pricing and delivery schedules. + Work with internal stakeholders, including Production, Engineering and Plant Managers to assure material is on time to meet production schedules. + Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking and stockouts, optimizing stock flow. + Maintain item information and ERP system parameters to maintain data integrity, allowing the continued use of the ERP system as the primary tool for the procurement process. + Resolving any discrepancies in quantities received and or pricing on vendors’ invoices. + Prepare and send RFQ’s for goods and services, work with Analyst to evaluate quotations. + Establish and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth collaboration. + Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns promptly. Monthly report on supplier on-time performance. + Routinely review market conditions associated with importing/exporting costs, scrap costs, steel costs, surcharges and shipping costs. + Look at and recommend potential new sources or alternative materials, prices and products by looking at catalogues, trade journals or online. + Other duties as assigned by Procurement Manager. QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor’s degree in field related to supply chain functions or equivalent experience. + Manufacturing background preferred. + Highly analytical with proven success utilizing critical problem-solving skills and prioritization. + Computer Proficiency: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Travel up to 25% of the time + Strong project management skills + Self-starter, a team player, result oriented with strong attention to detail + Ability to multi-task and make critical business decisions based on established metrics. **Compensation Information:** Salary Range: 76,590 - 93,500