Buyer I, Compras Locales

Job Summary
Ensure accurate commercial activity, administration and execution of overall Goods and Services Procurement activity for Emerson Electric Costa Rica site operations and daily activities.
Places purchase orders for tangible goods based upon Emerson Electric Costa Rica operation requirements as outlined in a purchase requisition. Must be aware of events schedule and “need by” dates, provides follow-up for orders placed to insure on time delivery, coordinates and invoice/ order deviation. These activities may include, expediting, logistics, materials receiving and tracking.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Quality control of requisitions  Ascertains if complete requisitions has been provided  Generate purchase orders and purchase order amendments as required Clear for entry into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and Transition to the buyer if required Verification of single or sole source documentation per applicable standard and DOA  Distribute Purchase Order for approval  Works within the Global DOA approval authorities and raises as required  Maintain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system data to ensure accuracy during the entire Procure-to-Pay cycle Issue and expedite supplier acknowledgement in conformance to agreed final Purchase Order Receive acknowledgement and update Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system  Expedite shipment and materials per project procedures  Advise local office about status of shipment  Arrange for receiving and inspection of goods whenever it is required Coordinate with logistics on custom clearance Shipment receipt acknowledgement into ERP system  Coordinate Purchase Order reconciliation Closure of Purchase Order as per standard policy Support overall suppliers' evaluation in terms of overall procurement performance Perform regulations and compliance analysis  Ensure compliance to Emerson Record Retention Policy at all times  Ensure compliance to Emerson’s Ethics Policy at all times  Accurate maintain ERP system  Ensure 100% compliance to purchasing processes defined standards and procedures  Proactively engage in communicating with the Local Project Procurement Leads (PPL’s) and internal customers or suppliers if vital  Have timely professional communication and responsiveness with internal customers and suppliers Ensure timely delivery of goods and services
  Who You Are: You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You deal constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.

For This Role, You Will Need: Must have a two-year technical or business degree, Bachelor degree graduate in Commerce, Materials Management or Supply Chain Management or similar filed is preferred  1-3 years of important work experience  In-depth knowledge in various supply chain methodologies and standard processes  Validated abilities in ERP based systems such as JDE, ORACLE, SAP etc. (Oracle preferred)  Computer literate  Conversant in Microsoft Office applications  Excellent professional written and verbal English skills required, special language skills whenever specified  Dynamic and proactive  Proven ability to work in multicultural virtual environment and lead/ coordinate activities for offices located throughout the world Good interpersonal skills  Excellent team player  Methodical approach to work  Can work with minimum supervision  Provide solutions/ options Excellent sense of urgency  Flexible approach to work  Excellent administration skills  Being multilingual global languages (., English, Spanish, French, Japanese, may be beneficial

Our Offer To You:

We offer a competitive benefits package to recognize and support our employees such as private health insurance with dependent coverage, life insurance, flexible work opportunities, wellness center, door-to-door transportation, Asociacion Solidarista, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and career growth focus and many more.
Commitment with Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Emerson is committed to its core values and believes in respecting DE & I. We do not discriminate and welcome all qualified candidates to apply and become part of our family, no matter the gender identity, race, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and/or nationality.
At Emerson, we have seven Employee Resource Groups that demonstrate our commitment with DE & I. Through continuous development of activities, programs, and social awareness. Our communities are: Black Employee Alliance Diverse Abilities HOPE LGTBIQ + Allies CR Costa Rica SOMOS Mosaic Women's Impact Network
At Emerson, we are passionate about what we do. Our technology and engineering expertise has enabled us to be at the forefront of innovation for over a century. Our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technologies has positioned us as a leader in the world of automation solutions and engineering.
We believe that our success lies in the strength of our people; what sets Emerson apart is our unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We firmly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, allowing us to tackle sophisticated challenges with new perspectives. We embrace individuals from all walks of life, valuing their unique backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. When you join our team, you become part of a rich tapestry of talent that propels us forward. We not only care about our people professionally but also personally. At Emerson, we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create an environment where individuals can grow both personally and professionally. We offer a range of development opportunities, mentorship programs, and support networks to ensure that our employees thrive in their careers and find fulfillment beyond the workplace. Tomorrow Reimagined:

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