Lead Purchasing Scheduler

About the role

The Purchasing Scheduler leads the development and execution of purchasing processes for a specified segment within the Materials Management Organization. Purchasing through negotiation, plan development, and execution. As a purchasing scheduler, you will strategically develop and manage a global supply plan for goods and services to geographically diverse locations, while driving a commercial advantage through achievement of quality, delivery, and cost targets. In this role you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives, and effect short-term and long-term business goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely creation and release of Purchase Orders to support the primary schedule.
• Collaborate with supply partners and Materials Resource Planner to drive fulfillment activities and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution, including managing scheduling changes and cancelations.
• Keep ERP system up to date and accurate to the current state of supply.
• Apply appropriate Sourcing policies and execute sourcing program initiatives