Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer/Planner

Reports to: Manager, Production Control

Location: Queratero, Mexico*

*PLEASE NOTE: This position requires you to communicate in English. You must have professional level proficiency in written and spoken English.

To be considered we request you submit your CV/resume in English or you will be disqualified

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What's new with Aptar

We have an exciting position open in Queretaro, Mexico: Buyer/Planner. This position will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization and in alignment with regional strategies. Responsibilities include managing the vendor base, analyzing demand and production capacities, and implementing continuous improvements to the Supply Chain process.

This is how your journey begins

• Review purchasing requisitions for necessary approvals, convert requisitions to purchase orders, and issue POs to vendors.
• Manage all day-to-day purchasing activities in support of normal business operations.
• Monitor and expedite availability of materials and components to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Coordinate the creation of and changes to Purchasing master data.
• Assure supplier adherence to AptarGroup purchase order terms and conditions, negotiating those terms when needed.
• Develop material forecasts and provide to key suppliers.
• Partner in, lead, and monitor quality initiatives that involve the vendor base.
• Manage material costs within budgeted levels and work with vendors to maintain and reduce costs.
• Identify process enhancement and savings opportunities in support of specific procurement objectives.
• Review demand and apply appropriate planning logic and strategy to ensure customer demands are met while managing inventory levels.
• Monitor open PO report and review with departments of status of deliveries.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Departmental Managers to effectively communicate supply requirements/constraints.
• Manage inventory for responsible products to ensure service and goals are achieved.
• Involvement in interdisciplinary project teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring on the journey

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Operations Management; or equivalent experience as determined by management.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years material planning, inventory control or production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate or better PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite products and email programs such as Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience in financial analysis and strategic planning.

To apply: Please submit resume in LinkedIn or apply online at

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value-based working environment.
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Innovative benefits plan, which includes Christmas bonus, vacation, major medical, food vouchers, savings fund, profit sharing, life insurance.
• Flexible hours and hybrid work schedule.

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal employment opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.