Procurement Specialist/buyer

hace 5 días

San José, Costa Rica Contec Americas Inc. A tiempo completo

**Job Title**:Procurement Specialist/Buyer

**Department**:Operations

**Reports To**:Procurement Manager

**FLSA Status**: Exempt

**Location**:Costa Rica (Remote Work from Home)

**Summary**:

- Each Buyer is responsible for negotiating and purchasing direct/indirect material and services while also evaluating breadth and performance to determine most desirable suppliers.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

- Reviews and processes purchasing requests for goods or services to ensure compliance with purchasing procedures and user requirements
- Prepare requests for quotation, supporting spreadsheets, comparisons, recommendations, and justifications; obtains telephone quotes when indicated.
- Negotiates favorable pricing conditions to include component or service price, delivery, and payment terms
- Interact with suppliers and internal customers regarding order status
- Maintain records in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
- May validate, reconcile, and process receiving reports, invoices, and other payment documents.
- May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work.
- Support production purchasing requirements for daily production plans.
- Metrics to support:

- On-Time Delivery to Promise Date (OSD)
- On-Time Delivery to customer request date
- Suppliers Quality
- Meet with suppliers regularly and enforce, review the following metrics
- Supplier On-Time Delivery: 98% or better
- Supplier Quality: 99% or better
- Supplier Cost Reductions” 10% per year
- Implement plans and strategies to reduce total cost on existing and new products
- Manage long-term coverage for EOL components. Ensure production and customer requirements for orders are not adversely affected.
- Develop, implement and review Consignment Plans, processes, strategy and transition of products.
- Participate in supply base rationalization strategy development and supplier transitions.
- Work with suppliers to optimize material packaging and presentation.
- Support material review board and manage supplier warranty and non-warranty repairs.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**:

- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

**Competencies**:

- Technical Capacity.
- Organizational Skills.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Customer/Client Focus.
- Time Management.
- Negotiation Skills.

**Qualifications Education or Experience**:

- 2-5 years experience required. Bachelor's degree desired.
- Experience in electronic components and industrial computer system components strongly preferred.
- Possess strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP Systems.

**Language**
**Skills**:

- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

**Mathematical**
**Skills**:
**Computer Skills**:

- Ability to utilize a personal computer and related business software including, but not limited to, spreadsheet, word processor and relational database software. Ability to manage and utilize an automated sales order entry system.

**Reasoning**
**Ability**:

- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

**Physical Demands**:

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use their hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

**Work Environment**:

- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

**AAP/EEO**
- The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free wor

  • Procurement Specialist

    hace 9 horas

    San José, Costa Rica Grupo Stt A tiempo completo

    The Procurement specialist will be responsible for the downstream procurement process for indirect purchases.Must ensure the process aligns and comply the Global and Local Affiliate Procurement Policy.The buyer will be gatekeeper of any missing information to follow up with the business before the PO is created and will provide support to end users and...

  • Procurement Specialist

    hace 9 horas

    San José, Costa Rica Grupo Stt A tiempo completo

    The Procurement specialist will be responsible for the downstream procurement process for indirect purchases.Must ensure the process aligns and comply the Global and Local Affiliate Procurement Policy.The buyer will be gatekeeper of any missing information to follow up with the business before the PO is created and will provide support to end users and...

  • Procurement Support Specialist

    hace 7 días

    San José, Costa Rica The Procurement Hive Limited A tiempo completo

    Our global partner/ client has a new position available as Procurement Support Specialist in their San Jose office due to company growth and new opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for: - Raising quotes and sales orders within agreed SLAs - Creating customer invoices, managing GRN report - Creating, updating, and maintaining catalogue’s...

  • Procurement Specialist for Direct Categories

    hace 7 días

    San Francisco, Heredia, Costa Rica Grupo Stt A tiempo completo

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team at Grupo Stt. This role will involve developing and implementing sourcing strategies for various direct categories, including biochemical, packaging, and chemicals.Main ResponsibilitiesLead strategic and tactical sourcing activities, managing contracts and negotiations with...

  • Procurement Operations Specialist

    hace 5 días

    San José, San José, Costa Rica The Procurement Hive Limited A tiempo completo

    Our global partner/client has a new position available as Procurement Support Specialist in their San Jose office due to company growth and new opportunities. We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team.The successful candidate will be responsible for:Raising quotes and sales orders within agreed service level agreements,- Creating customer...

  • Procurement Specialist

    hace 7 días

    San José, San José, Costa Rica Qorvo A tiempo completo

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team in San Jose, Costa Rica. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for executing purchasing procedures and monitoring international purchases for both our plant in Costa Rica and our sister plants in the United States.Key ResponsibilitiesFollow up on...

  • Procurement Specialist

    hace 9 horas

    San José, Costa Rica Stt Group A tiempo completo

    **Descripción del puesto**:The Procurement specialist will be responsible for the downstream procurement process for indirect purchases.Must ensure the process aligns and comply the Global and Local Affiliate Procurement Policy.The buyer will be gatekeeper of any missing information to follow up with the business before the PO is created and will provide...

  • Strategic Procurement Specialist

    hace 19 horas

    San Francisco, Heredia, Costa Rica Viant Medical A tiempo completo

    Comprehensive OverviewViant Medical seeks an accomplished Sr Buyer to lead our procurement efforts, driving strategic growth and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

  • Buyer, Long Tail Sourcing, Global Procurement

    hace 9 horas

    San José, Costa Rica Amzn Support Srvcs Costa Rica A tiempo completo

    Good communication skills- Fluency in English & Spanish- Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g.SAP, ORACLE, Coupa) in large organizations, advantageous- Previous experience in Purchasing or shared service centers, advantageous- Experienced in MS Office - in particular MS ExcelJob summaryCome and join Amazon's Procurement Shared Service team in Costa Rica.As...

  • Strategic Procurement Specialist

    hace 4 días

    San José, San José, Costa Rica Emerson A tiempo completo

    Job Summary:">We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Strategic Procurement Specialist to join our team. As an integral part of our procurement function, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient acquisition and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for our organization.About the Role:">In this critical position, you will...

  • Junior Operational Buyer

    hace 9 horas

    San José, Costa Rica National Instruments A tiempo completo

    **Junior Operational Buyer**The Junior Operational Buyer is responsible for managing procurement tasks in support of Procurement and Procurement internal customers, reporting, operational processes, and procedures.This role will execute daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly tasks to support Latin America and NI Corporate employees.The position requires...

  • Indirect Material Buyer

    hace 13 horas

    San José, Costa Rica Emerson A tiempo completo

    **Position Summary** If you are looking for a new opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Join our team Supply Chain team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you are empowered to build solutions for the planet’s greatest challenges. Our team of problem solvers is unified toward a single purpose: Driving innovation...

  • Indirect Material Buyer

    hace 9 horas

    San José, Costa Rica Emerson A tiempo completo

    **Position Summary**If you are looking for a new opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!Join our team Supply Chain team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you are empowered to build solutions for the planet's greatest challenges.Our team of problem solvers is unified toward a single purpose: Driving innovation that...

  • Procurement Specialist

    hace 7 días

    San José, San José, Costa Rica Western Union A tiempo completo

    Job OverviewThe Procurement Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the company's growth by identifying and qualifying top-notch suppliers, crafting strategic partnerships, and ensuring optimal pricing and availability of materials and services.

  • Procurement Specialist

    hace 4 días

    San José, Costa Rica AstraZeneca A tiempo completo

    Job Description / Capsule To support Business Stakeholders, Procurement Category Teams and in-market Procurement Managers in Source to Contract projects, including preparing and running sourcing events and negotiations/renegotiations of contract clauses. The Procurement Specialist will perform Procurement activities in line with ONE Procurement Operating...

  • Senior Property Transaction Specialist

    hace 4 días

    San José, San José, Costa Rica 24 Home Buyer A tiempo completo

    About 24 Home BuyerWe are a reputable investment firm seeking a skilled Acquisition/Disposition Manager to join our team. As an esteemed member, you will be responsible for acquiring or selling properties that align with our investment strategies.

  • Strategic Procurement Specialist

    hace 4 días

    San José, San José, Costa Rica Emerson A tiempo completo

    **About the Role**We are seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join our team at Emerson. As a key member of our procurement organization, you will play a critical role in executing sourcing initiatives that enable us to procure goods and services at the best overall cost of ownership and highest quality.**Key Responsibilities**

  • Senior Buyer

    hace 8 horas

    San José, Costa Rica Tec Talent A tiempo completo

    Company from medical industry es looking for a Senior Buyer, who will be responsable for:- Monitor, coordinate and manage all procurement and replenishment processes in accordance with internal policies and in close collaboration with involved departments.- Customer-focused purchasing orientation.Execute all aspects of purchasing and scheduling to achieve...

  • Experienced Procurement Specialist

    hace 2 días

    San José, San José, Costa Rica Grupo Stt A tiempo completo

    Empresa RetailAbout Grupo SttGrupo Stt is a leading retail company committed to excellence in customer service and satisfaction.Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced procurement specialist to join our team. This role will be responsible for managing multiple stakeholders, dealing with ambiguity, and ensuring seamless communication throughout the...

  • Jr IT Buyer

    hace 2 horas

    San José, Costa Rica Object Technology Solution A tiempo completo

    **OTSI** **Object Technology Solutions, Inc**) has an immediate opening for a JR IT Buyer JR IT BUYER (HYBRID/COYOL, ALAJUELA) MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES: - Process the PR’s requests based on our SLA. - Provide improvement opportunities in current processes and/or propose new non-existing value and efficiency-oriented initiatives. - Coordinate and work with...