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

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