Bilingual Buyer

Pay Range: $80k - $90k Annually

Terms: Permanent Full Time (On-Site)

While the pay range has been clearly specified, it is standard business practice at Muller Technology to start new hires at the mid-range of the salary posted in the job description. This approach not only ensures competitiveness in attracting qualified candidates but also aligns with our commitment to fair compensation practices.

About us:

Swiss based, Muller Technology is a dynamic and innovative company, specializing in the design and manufacture of industrial automation systems and molds for plastic injection. Present in the international markets, it meets the specific needs of each client in various industries, more specifically, the food, medical, and personal care industries.

About the Role:

The Buyer leads in purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors inventory levels, oversees vendor quality, and maintains supplier information. Contributes directly to team goals and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Sound manufacturing and automation knowledge and experience to enable effective appreciation of the requirements and the environment in which the solution will be required to operate.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to utilize the MS suite of products and display a keen ability to utilize new software quickly.
• Develops and executes effective bidding, negotiation, and pricing strategies for all Capital and Equipment purchases.
• Manage purchase order actions (reschedules, cancels, expedites, confirmations) and ensures on time delivery.
• Acts as point of contact for suppliers within assigned scope of responsibility and manages day-to-day supplier relationships, including service, delivery, quality, and billing issues.
• Works with internal departments to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spending that support corporate objectives.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries.
• Ability to implement sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to leverage purchases and meet the customer’s needs.
• Correspond with suppliers worldwide pertaining to bids, quotations, and other matters relative to purchasing and follow-up.
• Creates plans to achieve cost savings targets.
• Productivity targets for the site and network, purchase price variance, on-time delivery, inventory targets, continuity of supply and procurement lead initiatives.
• Perform RFQ’s/tender for goods and services to ensure compliance with required specification, price, delivery, and payment terms.
• Oversee the activities of the vendors with respect to achieving timing targets for completion of orders.
• Assist in further developing the analysis, evaluation and modification of purchasing methods and procedures.
• Drive innovation and focus activities on continuous improvement within the Supply Chain organization.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with strong concentration in Business Administration, Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
• Works independently with minimum supervision and possesses the ability to work within a team structure.
• Communicates effectively with all requisitioning departments and arranges for proper and accurate information exchanges between originator and supplier.
• In-depth knowledge of the market/competition and an ability to gather and use relevant internal and external information to make commercial decisions.
• Managing the supply, storage, transport and distribution of equipment, materials and goods used and produced by organization.
• Ensuring all products and services are procured on time with the right quality at the most competitive value.
• Administers and ensures compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Participates with team in negotiations of annual contracts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously under tight deadlines with accuracy and reliability.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and strong knowledge in Mexican culture and business.
• Able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Strong knowledge of SAP systems, preferrable SAP B1.
• N.A.P.M. and/or A.P.I.C.S. certification a plus.
• Preference will be given to candidates residing in Colorado due to the nature of the role requiring frequent on-site presence and/or rapid response times.
• Working daily onsite at Muller Technology CO, Inc. with the expectation of no less than 40 hours worked weekly.