Buyer/planner

**BUYER/PLANNER TENSIONERS**

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

**WHAT TO EXPECT**

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team.

The planner buyer will manage the planning, negotiation, logistics and materials, accessories, tools, and services purchasing for the belts production in the company.

**Key responsibilities (to name a few)**:

- Materials and services purchasing on timely manner.
- Inventory management
- Work with international and national suppliers to obtain the best cost and develop new suppliers.
- Purchasing:

- Establishing specifications in terms of optimal quantity to purchase, quality requirements, and the impact cost in budget.
- Selecting suppliers according to the type of product, supplier quality and the possibility of partnership.
- Negotiating contracts that include costs, warranties, delivery, handling and penalties for the late delivery or cost overruns.
- Managing the purchasing cycle, including requisitions creation, PO creation, PO follow-up, goods reception, and final payment.
- Monitor supplier performance with a system that allows measures and provides feedback on supplier performance.
- Keep inventory investment to a minimum.
- Developing people resources and information tools for productivity optimization.
- Materials management:

- Convert and communicate demand requirements for products and services into detailed plans and schedules for inventory acquisition.
- Calculate key inventory performance metrics such a turnover ratios, day of inventory on hand and inventory valuation.

**REQUIRED SKILLS**:

- Costumer focus (internal and external)
- Teamwork collaboration
- Problem solving and decision making.
- Accountability and responsibility.
- Keeps self-control in hard situations.
- Strong Communication skills
- Problems Solving and decision making.
- Costumer focus (internal and external)
- Negotiation skills
- Creativity, proactivity, and teamwork.
- Problems Solving process.
- Exceptional attention to internal and external customer requests

**PAY & BENEFITS (to name a few)**
- Saving Incentive: 13% of the base salary paid in monthly basis.
- Profit Sharing - According with local laws and Gates policy.
- Meal Allowance $3,346.00 MXP per month
- Medical and Life Insurance Coverage - According with the current Gates de México Policy.
- Social Security (IMSS) - 100% covered by Gates.
- Vacation and Holidays -Under the provisions of Gates Personnel Policies for the Gates de México.
- Gates Pension Plan - Contribution defined Gates Pension Plan Fund according to the current policy. (Optional)
- Saving Found According with ODESSA - Gates Policies (Optional)
- Canteen Service - According with the Plant agreement.
- Christmas Bonus: 30 days of salary

**WHY GATES?**

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

**ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?**

**ABOUT YOU**
- Bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering preferred or any other related.
- 80% Bilingual English - Spanish
- 2-4 years of experience
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel) and other ERP systems, such as Oracle.