The Buyer leads the development and implementation of procurement strategies and activities resulting in best-in-class quality, delivery and total cost of ownership in relation to the assigned commodities.
The resource will actively liaise with RD, Production, Quality and Sales Teams.
His/Her perimeter will be the entire Business Unit.
Main activities: integration of the spend management of the different companies/plants inside the BU; commodities strategies definition and implementation cooperate with local buyers to ensure deployment of the defined strategies; savings target development and execution; RFQ/tender preparation, execution and analysis and contracting; process requisitions and monitor orders; improve procurement processes / tools and ensure adherence to procurement policies/governance; manage priorities and competing demands, effectively managing internal customer expectations; continuous improvement activities that drive down total cost of ownership; monitor inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels; cooperate with Supplier Quality to monitor and improve performance from suppliers; investigate and suggest new supply partners along with rationalization of the supply base where appropriate.
support supplier assessment / certification audits.
analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
Work experience Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in relevant field will be preferable.
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement / supply chain management.
Strong communication skills, analytical, IT and organizational skills and the ability to work in team, even cross functional.
Results oriented and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines.
The ability to manage multiple projects and sites with the flexibility to respond to a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Must be fluent in English, Spanish will be a plus.
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