Grundfos is seeking an experienced Local Purchaser to join its Purchasing - Direct team.
The Local Purchaser will be responsible for administrative and communication support to the Category Manager.
This covers administrative support related to Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Strategic Sourcing (STS) processes.
This position reports directly to the Purchasing Manager, having a functional report to the Category Manager and will operate daily out of the San Luis Potosí, México facility.
Relocation for this position cannot be supported.
**Why Grundfos?
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At Grundfos, we dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do.
Our skills commit us to pioneer solutions to the world's water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people.
We believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation.
And what really matters to us is not short-term profit, but the impact we make.
By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.
**What is the job about?
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- STS and SRM support
- Support Category Management in various activities such as data analysis, preparation and coordination of negotiations.
- Create E-sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, E auctions) and prepare evaluation for CM and local purchaser.
(including collect drawings and requirements)
- Contract preparation including schedules
- Analysis of contract compliance
- Supporting supplier classification and development of a Category strategy.
- Assist in follow up on supplier performance such as cost, delivery, quality, lead time and sustainability performance or other specific KPI's agreed with the supplier and suggest improvement activities in case performance targets are not met.
- Support implementation and follow-up on improvement activities agreed with suppliers.
- Support communication and coordination between Grundfos stakeholders, the Category Manager and the suppliers.
- Coordinate meetings with suppliers.
Project support and administrative tasks
- Ordering and follow up on samples requested by CM (tool orders).
- Handle investment request and reports related to investments or tools.
- Initiate and follow-up on sample approval process (VPC)
- Ensure supplier access to Supplier Portal and access to relevant specifications such as Grundfos drawings or standards.
- In-depth involvement on product changes related to purchasing DP projects.
- Responsible for processing documentation changes (ECM) with suppliers
- Support implementation of EDI/EcoVadis/ ARIBA or similar at suppliers.
- Support in risk analysis to CM and LP.
- A high level of cooperation with vendors and Vendor Planners to address escalations.
- Purchase Information Records (PIR) creation and maintenance in SAP as needed.
**What do you need to apply?
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- Knowledge of best practices and relevant practices, systems in administration and business support preferable from purchase.
Preferably have up to 2 years experience in similar job role.
- Well-organized and adaptable to change.
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Focused on details
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs ie excel, word, ppt, mail.
- Team player, self-motivated, work independently
- Fluent in English
- Ability to interpret MRPII systems, in an SAP environment.
- Ability to handle multiple deadlines in a changing environment with a sense of urgency.
- Must have drive and initiative to continuously reduce costs and implement changes
- Must exhibit problem solving skills with ability to make decisions executing sound judgment.
- Team player with good interpersonal skills and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Successful negotiating skills.
- Manufacturing knowledge a plus.
- General commodity(s) experience.
- Experience with/knowledge of supplier Kanban or other pull-type procurement systems.
- Preferred experience with sourcing and procurement of project related package components including control panels, headers and piping, controls and enclosures.
May include services performed by suppliers or third-party contractors.