BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager, theBuyer is responsible for contacting vendors and analyze each vendor consideringthe capacity, service, quality, and price to satisfy the needs of internal customers.Constantly update a list of available vendors and materials.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contact vendors for RFQs and general information of their products, service, and pricing.
Compare quotes considering service, response time, warranties, and prices for best landed Cost.
Always looking to fulfilling the needs of the internal customer and company Goals.
Review and confirm purchasing requisitions information to understand the request.
Expedite and follow up all indirect material purchasing orders.
Evaluate present and potential new suppliers considering quality, service and price.
Prepare reports monitoring purchasing activity and vendor performance.
Prepare end keep files: new or potential suppliers, purchasing orders based on promised delivery dates.
Direct communication with requestors to clearly understand and fulfill their needs.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position (See Responsibilities chart by position).
New vendors internal process initiation andCompletion.
Skills/Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Preference Bachelor´s degree / or equivalent withexperience
Experience:
Preference 5 years' experience as indirect materialsbuyer, experience in negotiating with suppliers and familiarity withmanufacturing operations.
Formation:
Preference material,logistics background. Bilingual required.
SKILLS:
Traits
Critical:Objective Reasoning, Dependable, Assertive, Organized, Cautiousness, PositiveDrive, Discipline, sense of Urgency. Adaptable, communication skills
Technical:
SAPand Epro knowledge, Office softwareproficient, Proven communication skills.
Behaviors
Critical:
Persuasivelysells ideas to gain support and buy-in; is willing to make tough decisions;establishes goals, priorities, and expectations for staff members; ispersistent; recognizes problems, issues, and opportunities; gathers and analyzesdata; leverages resources effectively; independently sets goals, objectives,and priorities; manages multiple tasks and activities;
Supporting:
createsnew concepts and approaches to solve problems; follows established policies andprocedures; develops new contacts and initiates relationships.
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