Erica A.

Experience

1. Senior Buyer

   Algas-SDI

   Jan 2023 — Present · US

   Serves as the Purchasing representative in project kickoff meetings•Supports projects and/or product changes by assisting with sourcing and managing the RFQ process•Interviews sales representatives and researches companies to develop new sources of supply and services•Negotiates pricing and terms for parts and services•Establishes strategic stocking plans and/or blanket purchase agreements with vendors, subject to management approval•Analyzes the MRP tickler daily and places purchase orders as required•Provides part visibility to team members by maintaining current and accurate PO data in the ERP system•Performs vendor audits with the Quality Team•Manages the Supplier Scorecard system for assigned Vendors•Manages Engineered Systems Critical Vendor Annual Audits•Generates reports that provide status or indicate performance and opportunities•Assists with the communication and management of supplier non-conformance issues•Assists AP with invoice management and purchased part variance corrections•Maintains purchasing records on the Purchasing Data Tree•Attends all scheduled kickoff and turn over meetings•Works through the MRP tickler at least twice per week