International Buyer - Bilingual

Description

• Review open order reports weekly.
• Provide feedback to suppliers regarding quality and production complaints and monitor performance of suppliers, reporting all evaluations to the Strategic Procurement Manager.
• Analyze proposal/bid quotations by evaluating factors such as commercial terms and conditions, price, delivery, financial status, technical capabilities, quality control, inventory polices, and payment terms.
• Issue and maintain auditable purchase orders.
• Process RMA (Return Material Authorization) for NCMR (Non-Confirming Material Report) material.
• Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned supply chains to ensure optimal cost vs quality.
• Implement cost reduction whenever possible without affecting final product quality.
• Resolve incorrect invoices, shipping errors, cancellation of orders, non-conformance materials, and engineering changes.
• Expedite or delay orders as may be needed to ensure proper inventory levels.
• Validate purchase requisitions, focusing on price, supplier performance, and risk.
• Assist inventory managers in minimizing excess inventory and eliminating obsolete materials.
• Review and approve vendor set-ups to ensure accuracy of supplier database.
• Develop new supply sources where suppliers are inadequate.
• Coordinate purchasing activities by working with Strategic Procurement Manager, Director of Supply Chain, and Production Scheduling to maintain inventory at planned levels. This includes consistent follow-up with Production Scheduling and Inventory Control regarding forecasts.

Requirements

• Ability to operate within the scope of large complex projects, including performing to a project timeline, ensuring quality deliverables, and maintaining effective communication throughout is required.
• Bilingual - English and Spanish
• Knowledge in computerized ERP and MRP systems is required.
• Experience analyzing contracts and financial data and developing total cost of ownership models (TCO) is preferred.
• Experience dealing with international buying is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel is required
• Must be ready and willing to work in a fast-paced environment and display the ability to handle multiple priorities and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
• Understand general budgeting/standard costing management strategies to adequately plan and carry out procurement functions.
• Ability to read and understand material specifications is required.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field desired.
• 2 to 4+ years of professional purchasing experience is required.
• Experience in packaging, logistics, metals, and third-party services is desired.
• Experience in a manufacturing or high SKU volume environment is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards ERP system is preferred.
• Experience assisting in developing Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Quotations (RFQ) is desired.

Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary Benefits - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Tuition assistance program
• Short term & Long Term disability
• Professional Development Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Insurance Benefits - Medical (Aetna), Dental (Delta Dental), Vision (Aetna Vision)
• Employee assistance program
• Basic Life insurance with dependent coverage optional

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance