• Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis • Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction • Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest • Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Finance, Engineering, Operations, programs etc.) to ensure a timely resolution of medium to complex supply chain issues • Be proactive to mitigate and minimize supply chain risks, to prevent critical line stops • Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance • Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices • Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts • Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations • Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries • Responsible for all aspects of the supplier relationships within a commodity • Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost • May perform delivery assurance responsibilities