The Buyer is assigned to a series of items. Is responsible for assuring that the requirements for these purchased items are filled in a proper time and that the material will meet the delivery date to minimize the risk of an inventory stock-out by reviewing the follow-up in a timely manner. Is also responsible for updating purchasing parameters to ensure parts are ordered on time according to the replenishment method, also to maintain mínimal amounts of inventory to meet planned inventory levels according to the company DOH target.
**How will you do it?**
- Analyze MRP demand and replenish stocks timely.
- Place purchase orders and expedite delivery of materials to ensure receipt in accordance with production program requirements.
- Review open requirements through the Follow Up or Open Order Report and expediting or defer when necessary.
- Monitor vendor performance through the OTD and ensure proper feedback and corrective actions are in place to improve vendor development
- Assure that problems relating to delivery, pricing and invoicing are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner per standard procedures to avoid material shortages
- Provide forecast to the specific vendors according to schedule
- Update purchasing parameters to ensure material availability and optimum stock levels
- Implement Material related Projects
- Resolve discrepancy problems in a timely manner
- Comply with activities specified in JCI Safety Commitment Letter.
- Participate in Safety Subcommittees and Safety Audits as required.
- Participate in Risk Assessments
- Participate in EHS suggestions program
- Participate in EHS observations program
- Implement and maintain security policy, health and environment at work.
- To support the committees in identifying risks and environmental aspects.
- Participate in the Training program.
- Identify training needs in safety, health and environment.
- Train your staff in procedures and instructions.
- Define corrective and preventive actions.
- Control system logs in your area.
- Develop and review procedures and instructions.
- Intervene personally identify and correct unsafe acts and recognize safe behavior
- Identify and report potential environmental impacts
- Analyze and prevent the consequences of all actions before any activity
**What we look for?**
- Bachelor's Degree with +4 years of experience in buyer role
- Fluent English written and spoken (highly required)
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork
- Service attitude
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong decision-making Communication, analytical and negotiation skills
- Experience in a manufacturing planning capacity
- Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports, material variance reports, and customer order shortage report
- Knowledge in running queries in SAP (required))
- Power BI and Advanced Excel.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously