Job Title
*Bilingual English- Spanish.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Creates and manages purchase orders for the materials required by the Company
Follows up on a daily basis 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, collaborating with the Purchasing team to optimize costs without compromising on quality (Savings)
Expedites deliveries as necessary to maximize customer satisfaction and on-time delivery
Forecasts the purchasing needs
Manages supplier scorecard and coordinates supplier continuous improvement (development) initiatives
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 planning and operations team, to optimize supply chain processes
Proactively engages and collaborates with business stakeholders, to solve operational issues and problems related to Purchase
Participates in further improvement, optimization and implementation of changes as required for team process improvements
Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Administration
Bilingual English- Spanish
5+ years of purchasing experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong planning, negotiation 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
Teamwork orientated
Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment