Materials ManagementPlan, schedule, and monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Obtain materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (i.e., Just in Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities). Resolve discrepancies.
Create and maintain bill of materials and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise-wide systems. Ensure material standards are met, and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Develop specifications for new contract orders.
Gather quotations, examine bids, and make awards. Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.