Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for the purchasing area, collects information and files to prepare purchase orders and procurement of material.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES**- Carries out activities related to the search, analysis, quotation and purchase of products and services necessary for the different operations of the company.- Contact suppliers to obtain information on products or services, such as features, specifications, price, availability and delivery time.- Analysis of the products or services, makes tests and requests a specialized opinion before defining the supplier, the product or the service for the purchase.- It values the quotes based on an analysis of prices in the market.- Negotiate the best payment conditions for the company and prepare and issue purchase orders.- Track orders in process to ensure on-time delivery and report status to purchase requesters.- Permanently evaluate the purchasing conditions with authorized suppliers and look for improvements.- Maintains records of items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance.- Analyze with the applicants the conditions and characteristics of the deficiencies in the products and suppliers, to determine the source of the problem and take corrective action.- Follow up on orders in process to ensure timely delivery and proper status to purchase requesters.- Buyer of supplies, raw material, or whatever is necessary for the company.**About Smurfit Kappa**Smurfit Kappa is a FTSE 100company and one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and 12 countries in the Americas.**EEO Statement**Smurfit Kappa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Kappa also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Kappa operates.**Our vision is to be a globally admired business, dynamically delivering secure and superior returns for all stakeholders.**: Requirements:**Job Qualifications**- 1-2+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain environment- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the supply chain field- Bachelor's degree, preferred- High School Diploma /GED required- Excellent interpersonal communication skills**About Smurfit Kappa**Smurfit Kappa is a FTSE 100company and one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and 12 countries in the Americas.**EEO Statement**Smurfit Kappa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Kappa also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Kappa operates.**Our vision is to be a globally admired business, dynamically delivering secure and superior returns for all stakeholders.**: