• Execute purchase orders based on demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory levels • Source and purchase raw materials, components, and strategic commodities to support production requirements • Identify and evaluate suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts • Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery (OTD), and drive corrective actions for late or past-due orders • Proactively manage shortages and supplier delays to minimize manufacturing impact • Collaborate with suppliers to improve lead times, quality, and cost efficiency • Monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity and reliability • Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory • Perform regular cycle counts at manufacturing partner locations to ensure inventory accuracy • Analyze inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions • Optimize inventory turnover and storage efficiency using data-driven analysis