Shipper/Stockroom Attendant

Responsibilities :

* Will be responsible to find and set up programs with low cost economy foundries/material suppliers this year in China, India and Korea .
* Coordinates and sets up quality program/inspection program to assure minimum defective castings/materials are received.
* Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
* Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
* Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity.
* Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
* Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
* Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
* Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
* Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
* Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
* Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost effective manner.
* Regular travel to the foundries to resolve start up/new issues (drawing revisions, manufacturing/quality/technical questions, etc.) and to locate machining/quality verification sources.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in business, engineering, and five to ten years of experience preferably in a manufacturing environment and casting procurement, preferably with experience in low cost economy purchasing.
* Must be willing to travel to Korea, China and India as needed.
* Purchasing and negotiation skills.
* Ability to understand and interpret engineering documents.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of Principle and practices of business law.
* Computer literacy with MS Office.