.About UsEvery person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we're committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We're a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition. A home for everyone.Visión generalPurchase materials, equipment, supplies and services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. Build relationships with key vendors with an emphasis on growth and exit strategies. Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, investigates and develops sources of supplies, prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests and reviews quotations. Examines and analyzes departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; determines method to process requisition based on indirect procurement process. Identifies and selects vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and delivery date and places orders. Resolves purchasing problems between department and vendor.Interprets purchasing procedures to departments and vendors.This position requires the use of initiative and independent judgment.The position reports directly to the Indirect Procurement Coordinator.The role requires achieving some goals in satisfaction clients and fulfillment areas.ResponsabilidadesThe Indirect Buyer position is a key role within our strategic plan for the American Standard Supply Chain. An enthusiastic self-starter with strong drive to improve existing processes and systems is highly desired. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance immediate/long term priorities and exceptional multitasking skills are a necessity. Key objectives will be achieving/improving/exceeding targeted customer service levels, managing inventory levels and targets, and managing supply and demand within the Global Supply Chain.RequisitosKnowledge of procurement process and materials, products, and services of the Faucets and Tubs manufacture industry (Preferable). Skill in both verbal and written communication