Buyer

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Creates and manages purchase orders for the materials required by the Company
• Daily follow up with pending orders using various computer tracking systems
• Follows up with vendors to ensure deadlines for delivery are met
• Evaluates and monitors contracts, delivery, and invoices to ensure that goods, services and delivery schedules comply with the purchase order terms and conditions of the contract
• Performs cost analysis and negotiation, analyzing costs and pricing structures and collaborating with the Purchasing team to optimize costs without compromising on quality 
• Expedites deliveries as necessary to maximize customer satisfaction and on-time delivery
• Forecasts the purchasing needs
• Leads the bidding processes to review market prices and ensure the company prices are the best negotiated prices.
• Leads supplier relationship management.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
• Works closely collaborating with the logistics and operations team, to optimize supply chain processes. 
• Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in administration.
• Bilingual English- Spanish) preferred.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong planning, organizational and follow up skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
• Effective verbal, written, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise.