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