EndereçoThe Buyer Assistant is responsible for the processes of productive and non-productive material purchases of high complexity, involving the analysis of requisitions, verification of quotations, negotiation, placing of purchase orders and/or contracts, within negotiated time frames, competitive costs, and pre-established standards of quality.
This position is part of the Procurement and will be located in Diadema.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Receive and analyze purchaser requisitions, according to projects demand needs;
Performs purchaser activities both direct and indirect materials supply chain in accordance with the company's policies and procedures;
Evaluating supplier offers and negotiating better payment terms, prices according to budget and targets;
Monitoring purchase orders, following up and ensuring on-time deliveries;
Updating internal databases with order information (dates, suppliers, quantities, discounts);
Participate in cross-functional teams to support Procurement;
Ensure conformance of suppliers’ performances; Key Performance Indicator (KPI´S) and monitoring of suppliers;
Making and keeping up-to-date records (non-disclosure agreements, supplier package, register suppliers in SAP) and being responsible for sending all documentation to vendors, follow-up, and uploading to Pall's platforms;
Inform internal customers on price change(s) and/or availability of materials;
The essential requirements of the job include:
BS degree required in Business Administration or Engineering with minimum three (3) years’ experience working in Procurement activities, preferably in industrial setting. Purchasing capacity for a multinational manufacturing company;
Good knowledge on MS Office Package (advanced Excel, Word, Powerpoint). SAP MM module desired or other ERP. (Advanced knowledge of MS Excel preferred);
Advanced fluency in English, Spanish is desired;
Availability for sporadic national travels;
Knowledge about taxes and tax law is a differential and ensuring that tax documents sent by suppliers are issued correctly, (ability to make calculations);
Knowledge of market research;
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Data and documentation management: keeps accurate records of all purchasing transactions, contract documents, quotations, other relevant records, ensuring that documentation is complete, up-to-date and accessible when needed.
Supplier relationship management: maintains a professional relationship with suppliers, managing communication, resolving problems, keeping accurate records and looking for opportunities to improve collaboration and obtain better purchasing conditions
