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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Production Procurement Manager in AUSTIN, Texas
Procurement and Supplier Management: Review, analyze, and generate purchase orders including service agreements based on production forecasts and operational requirements, including specifications, quantities, and delivery deadlines. Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to meet production demands. Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality control, performance standards, and compliance requirements. Track purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, and optimize procurement strategies. Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, alternative materials, and supply chain efficiencies. Generate reports on purchasing activity, supplier performance, and cost savings. Address and resolve supply chain disruptions, including delays, quality issues, and pricing fluctuations. Logistics and Inventory Management: Oversee shipping and logistics operations, including coordination with freight forwarders for the delivery of specialized capital equipment. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement or develop an inventory tracking system to optimize warehouse storage, material flow, and replenishment processes. Develop strategies to prevent overstocking or shortages, aligning procurement with production needs. Manage logistics and delivery schedules for raw materials, expediting critical orders as necessary to prevent production downtime. Compliance and Documentation: Ensure procurement processes align with departmental, university, state, and federal policies and procedures. Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier agreements, ensuring compliance with document retention policies. Implement best practices in procurement, logistics, and supplier management. Training and Process Improvement: Provide procurement training and guidance to internal teams as needed. Act as backup to team members and assist with cross-functional tasks as directed by the supervisor. Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives.Perform other related functions as assigned.