**Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities:**Job Function****DutiesNegotiation- Work with Order Manager to confirm delivery date from ICO plants. Negotiate favorable price, delivery, terms, and shipping with vendors.Procurement- Purchase assigned intercompany supplies for KOB3 orders.- Process all vendor returns in an efficient and timely fashion.- Work with plants to ensure proper delivery performance. Work with plants to get all order documentation (drawings, procedures, certificates, etc.)Communication- Work with order entry team to ensure purchasing on time. Work with accounts payable to resolve any invoice disputes.**Professional Degree Requirements**:- Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Attention to detail and accuracy- High level of math and analytical skills- Good negotiation skills English 80% required**Experience Requirements**:- 2 + years' experience with processes and systems for purchasing, materials, inventory, stockroom, warehouse preferably within automotive industry- Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships- Use and interpret data to determine purchasing needs and perform inventory management tasks.- Experience with Excel, Word, Power Point, Plex and other business software.- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with team members, leadership and vendors.- Strict attention to detail and accuracy.- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work under mínimal supervision**Technical Knowledge Requirements**:- Procurement and Inventory management- Manufacturing processes (Machining, castings, additive, etc)- Costs analysis- Logistics- International Trade Oracle ERP system knowledge (Desirable)**Traits & Skills**:- Analytical capacity- Resilience- Teamwork- Customer focus Good communication**Job Competencies**:- Action Oriented- Communicates Effectively- Customer Focus- Drives Results- Ensures Accountability**External Stakeholders**:- Third Parties and service suppliers (ICO factories, Freight forwarders, suppliers, etc.).- Legal authorities. Sales offices form LAM regions**Internal Stakeholders**:- Functional Managers- Operations teams- Commercial teams- Trade compliance teams