Responsible for coordinating purchasing activities with NEK’s sales, production, and engineering teams to acquire materials in the most cost effective and timely manner.  This individual will perform price analysis and volume planning for all purchased components. Responsibilities will also include expediting orders, gathering quotations, and obtaining components, equipment, and services. Must monitor and report on purchase price variances, and evaluate supplier reliability regarding on time delivery as needed by company. Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiate with suppliers. Order and coordinate the delivery of parts/materials according to the needs of the master sales schedule. Assist the sales organization by answering questions regarding expedites of supplier delivery dates, provide shipping information and lead times, and allocation of materials in stock. Expedite requirements as needed (i.e., shortage/pre-shortage, back orders, late order reports). Generate updated delivery reports utilizing ERP. Responsible for knowledge and adherence to all ERP procedures as regards shipping receiving and packaging.