Purchasing specialist
primary location: irapuato, gua, mx
summary: the strategic buyer coordinates the activities of buyers in their area, selects and develops suppliers, negotiates price lists and purchase conditions, monitors performance indicators in their area, and executes corrective and improvement actions.
main functions:
1. ensure the supply of all materials, supplies, and services needed in your area.
2. supervise and coordinate the activities of buyers.
3. select suppliers, develop them, maintain the catalog, and evaluate their performance.
4. monitor performance indicators.
job duties and responsibilities:
1. supervise and coordinate the activities of indirect or direct buyers where applicable.
2. release purchase orders in sap.
3. release down payments in basware.
4. supplier development for new materials.
5. relocate suppliers.
6. negotiate with suppliers to seek improvement in prices, quality, delivery times, and payment conditions.
7. develop and implement savings initiatives.
8. comply with ergonomic standards in daily work.
9. ensure safety requirements are met by the team.
10. supervise and coordinate environmental care practices.
11. participate in hse and qc activities and initiatives as required.
12. travel as required.
qualifications:
education: bachelor's degree in accounting, administration, business management, or engineering is required.
experience: 5 to 6 years in similar positions within the manufacturing, automotive, or mass consumption industry.
knowledge and skills: sap and microsoft office system management, advanced excel, supplier negotiation skills, supplier development, effective communication, project management.
essential physical functions and work environment: must often remain in a stationary position for a long part of the day or be exposed to adverse weather conditions during travel.
competencies: high level of negotiation, decision-making, high sense of urgency, multitasking, self-directed, working under pressure, leadership, proactive, analytical, responsible.
declaration: at metso mexico, our values – driving customer success, pursuing innovation, working together, and respecting each other – guide us in the way we conduct business and work together. As a multinational company, metso values and thrives on diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business necessity.
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