•    Evaluates planned order and exception reports using Oracle Applications Planners Workbench
•    Analyzes requirements for supplies, raw materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of production and other internal customers
•    Contact suppliers, obtains and analyzes quotes/bid proposals and negotiates pricing and delivery for purchases and/or contracts
•    Exercises a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply and makes purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements
•    Issue Purchase Orders for raw materials, equipment and other internal customer requirements and expedites material as planned
•    Coordinates technical issues between suppliers and engineering personnel. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of nonconformance and takes appropriate corrective action with supplier
•    Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
•    Performs other duties as assigned

•    Experience with ERP software required; preferably Oracle Applications
•    Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications is desirable. CPM preferred. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondences
•    Effective communication skill. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exist
•    Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
•    Able to work with different departments/functional groups

•    Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering with 5 years or more of relevant experience
•    Minimum 3 years of experience in direct materials purchase with good exposure in supplier and commodity management