Purchasing Specialist

hace 2 semanas

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


Company Overview

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client's success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions. 

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That's just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We're focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We're a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

GEP is different. It's a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We recognize people who make a genuine difference by rewarding them well. We're a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow, and continually improve us.

Are you one of us?

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.

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GEP is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.



What you will do

  • Review purchase requisitions and identify sources of supply.
  • Select contract / supplier to fill requisitions in accordance with approved Purchasing strategies.
  • Determine if requested items are available in catalogue and implement predefined action.
  • Process purchase orders not transacted electronically.
  • Identify and resolve PO/PR processing issues.
  • Work with buyers / client group and suppliers to resolve delivery issues and process claims.
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies & account disbursements.
  • Maintain the Vendor Master Records/Updates/New Vendor Setup.
  • Work with supplier and end user to resolve invoice, damaged / returned goods, and ship date issues.
  • Maintain professional interactions with outside suppliers as well as a strong partnership with client users.
  • Establish and follow up on shipping dates with suppliers, resolve issues with supplier/requestor for shipping dates.
  • Advise customer of modifications from original requests.
  • Obtain price information from approved supplier.
  • Generate PO from approved requisition.
  • Route high-value items not on contract to Sr. Buyer for resolution.
  • Execute online events on client' system (RFP, auctions, among others) and provide trainings when required.
  • Generate reports for online events' results. 


What you should bring

  • Education: Minimum bachelor's degree (or in progress) in Science, Business or Engineering or similar stream or a combination of high school education and relevant experience.
  • Experience: 2-3 years previous buyer/procurement work experience.
  • Languages:
    • Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
    • Portuguese is a plus

OTHER SKILLS

  • Knowledge of P2P tools - end user functionality, ERP/P2P systems SAP/Oracle (a plus)
  • In depth knowledge of purchase to pay processes
  • Good organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Possess strong quantitative, analytical and communication skills with stakeholders & suppliers
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Adhere to all organizational procurement policies and procedures
  • Team player, high motivation, positive, can-do attitude, flexibility
  • Self-starter, sense of urgency, works well under pressure, ability to work in high-velocity environment
  • Good knowledge of MO tools (Excel, PowerPoint)

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