**Descripción y detalle de las actividades**- Manage a portfolio of products supporting three factories globally. Insure that material is ordered and delivered in a fashion to support inventory targets and material availability objectives. Collaborate with planners, factories, China office and suppliers to minimize constraints and expedites. Work with the Supply Chain organization on improvement initiatives that drive efficiencies and performance of the organization.Main responsibilities will include:- Creating purchase orders in Oracle EBS/ASCP system. Placing and following up of purchase orders to ensure that delivery dates are met or exceeded- Promptly escalate supply issues and propose action plan to correct situation- Facilitating periodic requests for quote to all appropriate vendors to insure competitive pricing and payment terms. Identify and execute cost and lead-time reduction plans with suppliers and cross-functional teams.Additional responsibilities related to these functions will include:- Keeping all delivery dates current- Relaying any special shipping directions to vendors- Resolution of invoice or shipping discrepancies- Help facilitate returned merchandise authorizations- Oracle system updates of pricing or vendor changes- Reviewing any vendor shortages or delays with the planners- Work with planners for any inventory level concerns- Evaluating vendors for potential quality or delivery issues and escalating concerns to supplier management**Experiência y requisitos**- BS/BA preferred but minimum of 5 years of progressive purchasing experience in related field is required. Business related classes or experience a plus, such as with APICS or Oracle. Working knowledge/experience with Oracle EBS and/or ASCP. Ability to effectively participate as a member of a project team, interfacing with various departmental representatives is required. Analytical capability in terms of metrics, volumes, trends, inventory, financial information is required- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required- Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and projects in an environment of competing priorities is required- Solid problem solving and decision making skills are required- Strong computer skills including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint are required**Organización**- NATIONAL PEN / PLUMA NACIONAL**Giro**- Maquiladora (Export.)**Actividad principal**- Impresión de artículos publicitarios.**Número de empleados**- 1000**Número de vacantes** 1**Área** Operaciones**Contrato** Permanente**Turno** Diurno**Jornada** Tiempo Completo**Horario** L - V 7:00 - 5:00 pm**Estudios** Carrera Profesional**Inglés **Hablado: 90%, Escrito: 90%**Sexo** Indistinto