Buyer Indirect Materials

Summary

Is an entry-level global role focused on supporting the execution of procurement processes across various indirect categories, including IT, MRO, equipment, consulting, HR/outsourcing, and travel. The incumbent has a proactive mindset, a commitment to teamwork, strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn procurement operations. This position assists in ensuring transactional accuracy, supporting efficiency through basic process adherence, and maintaining coordination with relevant teams to ensure compliance.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Support multiple indirect categories, focusing on transactional and operational tasks including but not limited to PO management and Sourcing Activities
• Assist in the execution of procurement processes (100% hands-on execution).
• Support cost control initiatives by ensuring adherence to established procedures.
• Contribute to improving procurement cycle times by processing requests efficiently.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support successful adoption of indirect procurement processes.
• Assist in the review of procurement documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Support Category Managers in gathering and organizing information related to procurement needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth information flow for procurement activities.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of procurement-related forms.
• Support the use of existing templates and processes to standardize operations and enhance efficiency.
• Contribute to the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process efficiency (Accuracy of processed documents, Contribution to process efficiency, Adherence to cycle time goals).
• Maintains local and/or regional responsibility for a specific indirect commodity or group of indirect commodities for price/value determination and supplier relationship development, working independently.
• Quotes and negotiates the indirect materials and services under the assigned commodities according to Indirect Procurement process/procedures.
• Identifies opportunities in the assigned commodities for increased value proposition.
• Evaluate suppliers performance and recommend solutions for cost savings/avoidance, on time deliveries and overall quality
• Supports internal customers to resolve quality, serviceability and performance related issues for products or bid activities.
• Issue purchase orders in accordance with company procedures
• Manage purchase orders, follows compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in these orders;
• Generate reports related to the position
• Receives assignments in the form of tasks and goals and follows established guidelines, procedures and policies to meet individual and department objectives
• Manage Invoice Referrals resolution for suppliers
• Travel globally approximately 5% of the time, as needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Working knowledge of the marketplace conditions for the area of specialization including industry pricing, technology and supply/demand trends.
• Good negotiation, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines
• Good command of written and spoken English and Spanish
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• SAP application (MM) knowledge is a plus;
• Organized and result oriented person with the ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines

Physical Demands

Typical Experience

•  Minimum 3 years relevant experience on a similar position;

Typical Education

University graduate/ Bachelor's degree

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.