Stephen D'Amour: Buyer in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Purchase of all raw materials/supplies for manufacturing, R&D, G&A in accordance with supply agreements Work with vendors to obtain material specifications, current pricing and analyze pricing for volume discounts Meet with and evaluate potential new vendors. Assist in contract negotiations with vendors, as required. Evaluate and assist in improvement of vendor performance where possible. Optimize raw material inventory levels to meet manufacturing demands and management guidelines Ensure that manufacturing schedules and customer orders are not missed due to lack of raw materials. Participate in kaizen events as a part of lean manufacturing improvements throughout the organization in order to minimize waste and optimize production Participate in daily production meetings and provide support between production and purchasing to assure availability of raw materials supplies Assist in handling logistics functions Utilize ERP system information needed to support purchasing function. Record and enter purchase orders on ERP system Work with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure incoming raw materials certifications and compliance Coordinate return of discrepant material to supplier and participate in subsequent discussions on reducing quality problems Oversee receiving operations and coordinate through Quality Assurance