PURCHASER

Description

Job Summary: Execute procurement of MRO and EPP products to ensure timely supply, maintaining a service-oriented and profitable approach through supplier negotiations. Key Highlights: 1. Ensure timely supply of MRO and EPP products. 2. Conduct strategic negotiations with suppliers to optimize commercial terms. 3. Manage the end-to-end supply chain to prevent stockouts and inventory overages. **OBJECTIVE:** Procure MRO and EPP products for items existing in our database and/or for ad-hoc customer requisitions, ensuring timely supply to the required business unit. Always maintain a service-oriented and profitable focus aligned with our Core Business, based on negotiations to secure optimal commercial terms with suppliers. **RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:** * Review the replenishment report from Planning and issue Purchase Orders (POs) in MAPS for material requirements, based on MIN\-MAX levels established by the customer (Baseline), and conduct periodic reviews thereof. * Ensure material supply by following established procedures to avoid stockouts and inventory overages. * Execute procurements in accordance with established procedures and rules; issue POs (stock/spot) and/or purchase order numbers on time. * Negotiate costs and services with suppliers under the best commercial terms compatible with our Core Business. * Maintain direct communication with internal and external users to ensure delivery of stock or spot materials per requirement. * Negotiate credit terms, consignment arrangements, rebate programs, freight payment terms, etc., based on Finance Department guidelines. * Comply fully and timely with the Company’s Compliance Program, training requirements, Code of Ethics, and BPA (Best Practices Agreement). * Manage relationships with assigned strategic suppliers. * Carry out expediting activities per procedure; cancel inactive POs older than three months. * Familiarize with the Line Card of franchised suppliers and their brands to consolidate materials. * Develop cost-saving initiatives for External Customers. * Correctly execute the ADD process (SPOT ABC and QUOTATION SYSTEM). * Monitor administrative processes related to procurement (imports, physical receipts, returns, credit notes, price discrepancies between PO and invoice). * Perform any other duties as reasonably required in support of the position or department. * Comply with the Company’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Adhere to the Company’s current Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures. * Know and comply with departmental procedures registered in the SGI (Integrated Management System). Requirements: **EDUCATION:** Bachelor’s degree or certified Engineering degree. **EXPERIENCE:** 2 years in procurement or related roles. **KNOWLEDGE:** 1\. Planning 2\. Supplier negotiation 3\. Basic knowledge of finance and accounting 4\. Procurement fundamentals 5\. Fundamentals of import/export. **LANGUAGES:** Advanced English