Position Overview
This position is responsible for assigning parts and purchase requisitions to appropriate buyers based on commodity, supplier, or project criteria, and for managing the data flow related to Engineering Change Requests (ECRs). By maintaining accurate material master record and tracking change implementation, this role supports timely sourcing decisions, minimizes disruption, and improves supply chain responsiveness to design updates.
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
Comply with company procurement and quality standards.
Collaborate with purchasing, production, and logistics teams to align schedules and priorities.
Generate reports on supply chain performance, inventory accuracy, and delivery metrics.
Support planning and forecasting by analyzing usage trends and supplier lead times.
Identify supply chain risks or bottlenecks and help implement mitigation strategies.
Maintain compliance with company policies, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Assigning and routing purchase requisitions to appropriate buyers
Maintaining buyer-to-part or supplier mapping
Supporting PO processing and follow-up
Maintaining assignment logic in ERP systems
Analyzing buyer workload or purchasing group performance
Coordinating quote requests between buyers
Review purchase requisitions and assign to the appropriate buyer based on commodity, vendor, or plant.
Maintain and update the buyer assignment matrix (by commodity, part, or supplier).
Ensure ERP purchasing group assignments are accurate and current.
Monitor open requisitions to ensure they are actioned promptly and escalate delays.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Buyers to ensure part transitions are clear and achievable.
Monitor and report on ECR implementation status and part change readiness.
Assist with internal audits and process documentation related to procurement and engineering change control.