Commodity Buyer
Commodity Buyer
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Job Description
Commodity Buyer
Startup company located in Querétaro is looking for a Commodity Buyer:
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The position is responsible for establishing and maintaining an exceptional supply base for assigned products. The foundation of this role includes: developing commodity strategies saving yearoveryear and sourcing new programs.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree is required and preferably a degree related to the supply chain.
- 5 years of purchasing experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Possibility of international travel.
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Demonstration of highcaliber analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – must be fluent in English
- Adequate knowledge of MRP and EDI systems
- He works with a strong sense of urgency responsibility and ownership.
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of the PC the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to learn new software.
- Face challenges with ingenuity; Generate suggestions to improve the work; Presents ideas and information in a way that catches the attention of others.
- He exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Include the right people in the decisionmaking process make timely decisions.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Seek qualified suppliers in support of program needs purchase order issuance and management and ongoing supplier monitoring and development.
- Monitor and analyze key market indices and overall economic conditions to ensure commodities are purchased at competitive prices by conducting cost breakdowns and cost models.
- Develop and implement an annual budget/savings plan. Provide critical followup and drive the organization to support resourcing projects.
- Demonstrate and continuously develop a high level of knowledge of products and raw materials. Understand supplier operations as they relate to the business.
- Participate in program management reviews to support new program launches on time and under budget.
- Travel to multiple supplier locations (approximately 20 percent) to promote healthy relationships with the supplier base.
- Professionally solve problems (both internal and external) in a fair and ethical manner.
- Prepare the documents of the supply board.
- Monitor and process CN's.
- Support plant personnel as needed in material disruption situations.
Employment Type
Full Time
