Descripción

The general functions of a Buyer (Purchasing Specialist) include planning, sourcing, negotiating, and ensuring the timely supply of materials and services needed by the company. Typical responsibilities include:

• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.

• Request and analyze quotations from multiple suppliers.

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, lead times, and contracts.

• Create and issue purchase orders.

• Monitor purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.

• Work closely with production, planning, engineering, quality, and receiving departments to meet operational needs.

• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, pricing, or shortages.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement sourcing strategies.

• Analyze market trends, raw material costs, and supply chain risks.

• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplierdocumentation.

• Track supplierperformance using key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on- time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.

• Participate in supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support new product introductions by sourcing materials and qualifying suppliers.

• Coordinate transportation and logistics when required.

• Manage contracts and ensure suppliersmeet contractual obligations.

• Forecast material requirements in collaboration with planning and operations.

• Monitor inventory turns, stock levels, and material availability.

• Prepare purchasing reports, spend analysis, and cost reduction summaries for management.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position

• Experience managing ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS, etc.)

• Microsoft Excel and data analysis

• Advanced level of English

Skills: 

• Negotiation

• Analytical thinking

• Communication

• Problem-solving

• Supplier relationship management

• Cost analysis

• Inventory management

• Time management