You must already live in the Fairfield metropolitan area to be considered for this role. Relocation is not included for this position. Sponsorship is not included for this role: we are not able to consider anyone who is on a current work visa or who will require a work visa in the future. What will you do? • Ensure continuous flow of incoming raw material, components, and sub-assemblies. • Manage supplier contacts and networks through the purchasing database (Supply Side Platform Portal) • Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of purchase orders) • Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order scheduling. • Manage the upstream backorder portfolio, component shortages, and micromanage to insure the availability of material • Monitor and improve the supplier’s performance through established KPIs. Work with suppliers on late orders, confirmation details, etc. • Take daily action regarding material requirements planning (MRP) messages & escalate when issues ...