Job details

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Electronics, Economics university graduate;
• 2-4 years in a similar position represents an advantage;
• Working knowledge of the marketplace conditions for the area of specialization including industry pricing, technology and supply/demand trends.
• Good negotiation, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines
• Good command of written and spoken English and Spanish
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• SAP application knowledge;
• Organized and result oriented person with the ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines

Responsibilities:

• Maintains local and/or regional responsibility for a specific indirect commodity or group of indirect commodities for price/value determination, sourcing, negotiations, terms & conditions and supplier relationship development, working independently.
• Quotes and negotiates all indirect materials and services under the assigned commodities according to Indirect Procurement process/procedures.
• Identifies opportunities in the assigned commodities for increased value proposition.
• Analyze the market and recommends alternative suppliers where applicable;
• Negotiate services & purchase agreements terms and conditions for the proper conduct of business;
• Evaluate suppliers performance and recommend solutions for cost savings/avoidance, on time deliveries and overall quality
• Supports internal customers to resolve quality, serviceability and performance related issues for products or bid activities.
• Issue purchase orders in accordance with company procedures
• Manage purchase orders, follows compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in these orders;
• Generate reports related to the position
• Receives assignments in the form of tasks and goals and follows established guidelines, procedures and policies to meet individual and department objectives
• Works within established professional standards and practices