Buyer

About the Role

Ensures processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner, including ordering within lead times and minimum order quantities, minimizing stock-outs, and managing purchase orders from requisition to goods receipt in accordance with ERP/MRP and/or customer requirements. Procures goods or services at the right time, price, and quantity, while maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily systems, processes, and procedures governing the end-to-end procurement of materials from suppliers, ensuring compliance with price, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Works with suppliers and cross-functional teams to communicate price changes with appropriate lead times.
• Manages supplier non-conformance and obtains preventative actions.
• Provides information and data regarding procurement activities.
• Proactively monitors, reviews, and optimizes inventory levels.
• Develops and maintains mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
• Provides timely responses to supplier inquiries and actively manages supplier relationships.
• Participates in supplier evaluations, scorecards, and reviews.
• Ensures compliance with the 3-quote or 3-quote exemption process for indirect or regionally based purchases.
• Drives continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• Three or more years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required.

Bilingual required (English/Spanish). SAP expertise is necessary for this role.