*what you will do?
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as a senior buyer, you will be responsible for implementing the procurement strategies for indirect materials, develop suppliers and execute savings projects
*how you will do it?
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- responsible for procurement of mro and raw material components
- insures timely processing of all purchase orders.
- requires and processes quotes from and issues bid/orders to suppliers.
- implement cost savings procedures in tool crib; create and maintain min-max system to assure indirect supplies/machine/fixtures spare parts are available; conduct product operations in spanish language; work with suppliers in the u.s. and mexico
- meet or exceed annual goals related to cost and trade working capital
- propose and report regional/low spend category strategies to support site purchased material
- implement strategies and actions to reduce suppliers, standardization and/or demand management
- prepare, review and analyze purchase requests from users, lead the negotiation process with suppliers
- responsible for accurate and timely reporting of key metrics.
- resolves escalation issues and find resolution including contract compliance failures.
- works with mínimal supervision and may be assisted by entry and intermediate level employees.
- proactive work with local direct buyers to identify savings/efficiency opportunities
- purchases assigned items at the best cost from reliable sources, following established standards for quality, quantity, and other factory requirements of the business
- advises management of improvements on standard materials and equipment, price changes, marketing changes and source changes
- lead and coordinate savings projects
- ensure compliance to global procurement policies.
- resolve payment/invoices discrepancies, create egpr for critical suppliers
*qualifications*:
- bachelor's degree in related field.
- +4 years of relevant experience in indirect procurement.
- experienced with mrp system and demand flow.
- sap (desirable)
- strong ms office skills required.
advanced excel (index/match, array formulas)
- strong analytical skills and business judgment.
- leadership skills
- team work
- service attitude
- ability to work effectively in diverse situations and with different people