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Overview Responsible for the effective coordination of the forecasting/planning and purchasing of materials for Manufacturing and ensuring timely delivery to ensure consistent availability to Manufacturing. Responsibilities Reviews material inventory levels to ensure availability to Manufacturing. Sources and purchases raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods and related material needed for production. Prepares purchase orders for materials/components (raw and indirect), services used, and related items as specified by Manufacturing specifications and schedules. Compiles and summarizes statistical data used to determine usage trends/volumes and establish kanban levels/reorder points to ensure no line down situations. Collaborates with Sourcing teams to identify potential suppliers and evaluates capability, service, cost and overall suitability. Works with Sourcing to negotiates prices (as needed) and/or select or...