Buyer

Summary:

The Buyer will execute day-to-day transactions including Purchase Orders. Responsible for ensuring delivery of products and/or services to internal customers (i.e., requisitioners, factories, etc.). In some cases, manages local supplier sourcing & selection, including pricing negotiation and contract management. Responsible for aligning with local business activity and coordinating with Procurement Management structure to drive centralized supply and supplier activities.

Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Essential Functions:

· Ensures processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner (ordering within lead times and minimum order quantities, minimizing stock-outs, etc.)

· Manages purchase orders processed from requisition to goods receipt in accordance with ERP/MRP and/or customer requirements.

· Procures certain goods or services as required by business at the right time and at a competitive price, in the right quantity

· Manages daily systems, processes and procedures governing the end-to-end process of the procurement of materials from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality and delivery requirements

· Work with suppliers and cross functional team to communicate price changes with appropriate lead times

· Manages all supplier non-conformance & obtain preventative actions

· Provides information and data regarding procurement activities

· Proactively monitors, reviews and optimizes inventory levels

· Develop and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement

· Provide timely responses to supplier inquiries & actively manage supplier relationship

· Actively participate in supplier evaluations, scorecards, and reviews

· Ensures compliance with the 3 quote or 3 quote exemption from process to support indirect or regionally based purchases

· Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process

· Performs other job-related duties as required

· Establishes and maintains effective relationships with company’s suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest standard of professionalism

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline

· Three or more years of experience

· Strong negotiation skills in MS Office

· Oracle and/or SAP expertise required

· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment