Buyer.. (El Aguila)

**Responsabilities**:*Create and negotiate various contracts with selected suppliers while exhibiting negotiating skills.*Drive continuous improvement and supplier development in respect to commodity differentiation, quality, service and cost*Interface with colleagues and Head of Purchasing & Supply Chain regarding vendor shortages, performance, cost savings, and cost increases*Enter and maintain quotes and lead times and orders in SAP*Manage inventory levels for material groups; execute on inventory reduction opportunities*Manage MRP exceptions in SAP and with suppliers daily*Manage supplier relationships including monitoring supplier capacity, relationship, quality, and costManage impact of changing product demand resulting from engineering changes and new product development*Support product development and concurrent engineering activities.*Perform follow-up function to ensure delivery and quality complianceInstitute supplier quality management or scorecard practices ensuring optimal on-time delivery, cost and quality while meeting specification requirements (for both current products and new products)*Ensure suppliers are aligned with our business objectives by managing supplier relationships as strategic partnerships through effective supplier data driven metrics and quarterly business review meetings*Actively participate in material cost reduction activities*Work with planning by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing purchasing demand/supply data and trends*Analyze and interpret commodity spend data within the supply chain area*Research the commodity market to understand business drivers, relevant technology trends and innovations (process and product)**Requirements**:*Focus on negotiation skills with the ability to leverage opportunities with the suppliers*Bachelor's degree preferred.*Purchasing and sourcing experience preferred in electronics, cables/wires, chemicals, and resins and other technical materials*Freight/Logistics experience a plus*Working knowledge of procurement and MRP principles, techniques and policies preferred*General knowledge of Manufacturing processes, drawings and specifications preferred*Working knowledge of Consignment, JIT, and VMI preferred*Demonstration of sound communications skills*Must be able to read, write, and create contracts (80%+ English fluency)*Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, and SAP (or equivalent)Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completoSalario: A partir de $11,111.00 al mesHorario:- Turno de 10 horasEducación:- Licenciatura terminada (Deseable)