CENSA (Congeladora y Empacadora Nacional, S.A. de C.V.) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.**Summary**:The Buyer will deliver on all aspects of the purchase transaction including proper vendor selection, sourcing accurate and prompt transaction processing as well as problem resolution for select procurement activities. He/She will also resolve transactional vendor quality complaints and measures key supplier performance metrics around pricing, delivery and quality. The Senior Buyer should have the ability to cover multiple buyer functions ranging from Good, Services, IT and Capital Buyer focuses.**Key Responsibilities**:- Responsible for all proper vendor selection, sourcing, accurate and prompt transaction processing as well as problem resolution.- Responsible for all aspects of the purchase transaction including conversion of requisitions to PO, expediting of critical purchases, managing approved vendor lists and ensuring pricing accuracy.- Resolves transactional vendor quality complaints.- Monitors key supplier performance metrics- Works with A/P and master data management teams to ensure vendor data is up to date and accurate.- Provides training and support for suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding use of ERP systems and procurement work flows to expedite purchasing of goods and services.- Maintains "Buy Card" that documents contracted pricing, preferred vendors, key terms and conditions and any transactions specific notes.- Invoice reconciliation**Typical Education**:- Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university**Relevant Experience**:- 3+ years related experience and/or training**Other Information**:- ** Knowledge of Purchasing, Planning, Inventory &/or Warehousing**:- Good Written communication skills- MS Office- ** Bilingual in Spanish and English required****Job Requisition ID**:18267**Travel Required**: Less than 10%**Location(s)**:FG CENSA Plant - Irapuato**Country**: Mexico**_**CENSA (Congeladora y Empacadora Nacional, S.A. de C.V.) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**_
