• Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans. • Responds to value stream 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. • Prepares purchase orders 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. • 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. • Develop and maintain good vendor relationships. • Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost. • Perform delivery assurance responsibilities and support project management activities. • English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English. • Attend and have participation in group meetings, teleconferences and/or training required. • Actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement using ACE tools and support AS9100 efforts. • Obtain ACE Associate certification. • Based on business needs, the incumbent may be required to support other duties/functions within the company and travel up to 10%.