.Buyer**Main locations**:Santiago de Queretaro, MX**Job Type**:Full-time**Workplace type**:On site**Offer number**:4683EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry.
We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyper-scalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector.
They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience.
Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO's unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.Since our beginnings in 1985, diversity has been one of EXFO's core values, fostering an inclusive corporate culture.
We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experience into a culture that values innovative ideas, teamwork, and a customer- and market-focused approach.
We seek the active contribution of everyone, with respect for the individual, the environment and the community.
This is how we fulfill our purpose: to ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations, to bring together people, communities and businesses.
**Job summary**:- The Buyer purchases and expedites material and services that are required to produce the technology in the EXFO Queretaro Plant**What you'll do**:- Purchase components and supplies for the plant- Ensure the Parts Availability and Inventory performance KPI with the Planners- Ensure all Purchase Orders are executed at timely manner with appropriate acknowledgement responses from suppliers- Generates request for quotes when needed- Expedites outstanding purchase orders and push to meet the production- Coordinate with SQE to close incoming material quality issues and RMA SQE- Participates in the inventory cycle counts when needed- Comply with Quality Management System policies and objectives- Other duties as related to purchasing may be deemed necessary**What we're looking fo****Technical skills**- knowledge of purchasing in an electronics manufacturing environment, understanding ABC material classifications, familiar with economic order quantities and safety stock requirements.- Familiar with SAP is an asset.
**Required aptitudes**- An ability to balance priorities, ability to see the big picture and integrate information accordingly, hands on approach, bias for action, maintains confidentiality, positive attitude, persistent and versatile.- Strong communication skills**Must have**:**Pertinent experience**:**1 year of purchasing experience in an electronics production environment would be preferred****Language requirements**:**Able to communicate in Spanish (read, write and speak), able to communicate in English (read, write, speak)****Education**:**Degree in business or electronics**- Any other combination of experience/studies will be considered