Purchasing Coordinator

At HUBER+SUHNER, we design and create essential components that transport power and data through networks. This is how our employees around the globe contribute to a world where people get and stay connected.

**Purchasing Coordinator**:
**Heredia** | **Full Time** | **Unlimited***

**Your tasks**:

- Summary of Key responsibilities
- Preparing and processing purchase orders or purchasing requests
- Ensures adequate authorizations are in place prior to processing orders
- Keeping records of purchases
- Maintain vendor information up to date and all other information/records
- Run required reports in SAP to facilitate the requirements for materials needed for the planning / manufacturing departments. Place orders in a timely fashion
- Monitor the entire acquisition process and input the data in the system for all to see and work off of in regards to delivery dates and all other required data
- Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
- Send information, material, or documentation
- Prepare MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operating) purchases for required office supplies, services and parts
- Responsible for maintaining and growing a relationship with the company vendors
- Monitor required parts and supplies and place orders accordingly using SAP software
- Assure all vendor and price information is up-to-date
- Work closely with planning department to assure a smooth flow of raw materials
- Involve management of order delays when appropriate
- Support co-workers within department, when needed
- Maintain agreed to KPI’s
- All other relevant duties as assigned
- Boundaries of responsibilities and interaction with others
- All high limit purchases over $15,000.00 require upper management sign off before issuing.
- All MRO purchases require department supervisors’ approval before procuring.
- All blanket/contracts require upper management signature before executing.**Your profile**:

- Education:

Undergraduate in Administration, International Commerce or related fields.

**Experience**:

Minimum of 1 year of purchasing experience

Skills/Knowledge:

English level, B2+, preferred
Effective and clear communication: written and oral
Attention to detail
Capable of handling multiple tasks in parallel
Must have good math skills
Capable of operating standard office equipment such as fax machines, scanners & copy machines
Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files, and other office procedures

Personal Qualifications:

Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Understanding of other cultures

Physical/Mental Abilities:

Must have the physical and mental abilities needed to perform all essential tasks listed; reasonable accommodations may be made to help the job holder perform essential tasks
Must be able to work and respond well under sometimes stressful and demanding work conditions

**Why HUBER+SUHNER?**:

- Stability, sustainability and a valued corporate culture make HUBER+SUHNER a great place to work We are committed to balancing work and family life for all generations of employees throughout their career and life journey. Our company, employees and leaders are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness.**We can't wait to hear from you**:

- You will hear back from us as soon as possible. For further information please contact:

- H+S Astrolab (Costa Rica)
- Melanie Washburn Madrigal