Comprador/a

Hace 2 días

Ensenada, Baja California, México Industria Metálica del Envase Jornada completa

Responsibilities

  • Develops strategic sourcing plans and manages sourcing activities for materials, tools and spare parts. Performs comparative analysis of competing suppliers in order to recommend the most competitive source for a specified commodity.
  • Negotiates and establishes materials, tools and spare parts prices in support of the department's cost reduction goals. Assists other buyers with complex price negotiations.
  • Engages with end users of assigned materials, tools and spare parts (client groups and/or engineers) to establish understanding of the requirements and specifications of materials, tools and spare parts.
  • Plans, develops, implements, and maintains cost reduction plans for assigned materials, tools and spare parts. Tracks and validates cost savings data.
  • Establishes, executes, and manages contracts for assigned materials, tools and spare parts; issues and maintains purchase orders, and related purchasing records. In collaboration with upper management, manages cost changes for assigned commodities.
  • Coordinates activities between all departments and supplier base to ensure contract compliance and resolution of all major issues dealing with quality, cost, delivery, and design.
  • Supports requests from others for data creation, data confirmation, status updates, and other activities as needed.
  • Develops critical work instructions, procedures, and engages in workflow improvement for the team and/or department to maximize efficiency and coordination or purchasing activities.
  • As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3 years' of experience as a Buyer.
  • Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Knowledge of business performance measures
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong computer skills, including purchasing and inventory management systems, programs and reports
  • Ability to exercise judgment
  • Knowledge of industry [Pack & Containers] including suppliers, customers, and competitors (add value).
  • Knowledge in SAP - Modules MM & WM-.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards