Senior Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - 5th HQ

*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