Purchasing Agent

.Location : Oficina Santa FéCity : Santa FeState : México (MX-MEX)Country : Mexico (MX)Requisition Number : 35310Position Summary:This position will act as the single point of contact towards the internal customer for procurement related questions; manage local purchasingrequests for indirect (non-bill of material) products, assist with direct material purchasing request, and services in collaboration with the Bunge Business Services, sourcing and category management organization and guarantee efficient contact implementation/acceptance on site.Core Functions:- Manage local purchase requisitions for indirect (non-bill of material) products and services according to defined strategies and frameworks- Verify purchase request quality and correct buying channel, align with end users on missing specifications- Execute local purchase requisitions- Identify and advise customer on possible modification from original requests (e.G. more cost effective alternatives exists)- Screen potential suppliers through basic Request For Information/Proposal process- Select a supplier according to the defined strategy in the category- Process requisition via purchase order- Follow-up on purchase orders- Be aware of purchase request processing guidelines for all categories to allow for flexible work allocation- Collaborate with local planning function(s) on production schedules and MRP min/max levels- Ensure local purchase requisition approvals are defined and followed- Manage the Procurement function at multiple sites- Be an expert in understanding local catalog content relevant for a particular site and ensure familiarity with relevant category instructions detailing buying procedure, preferred suppliers, etc