Responsible for the planning, procuring, and scheduling of materials and services required to manufacture products for the assigned lines or businesses. Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, service and or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; maintains close coordination with plant engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing. Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities. Works closely with I-R strategic sourcing to advance enterprise-wide sourcing programs as appropriate. Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities; advises company activities with concurrence of a senior buyer and or the director of purchasing. Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics inventory control and management; negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance form a senior buyer or the director of purchasing for assigned responsibilities. Coordinates the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products and services consistent with MAPICS requirements. Organizes and implements with direction form a senior buyer and or the director of purchasing strategies to accomplish small business and disadvantaged business sourcing programs consistent with company guidelines. Visits suppliers facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality and or delivery problems.