Buyer

What you will do:

Coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization.

• Orders optimal supplies from suppliers who can provide quality products and services at the lowest cost and with the best delivery time.
• Oversees all orders placed on a monthly period. Contacts suppliers and renegotiates POs as needed to maintain supply needs.
• Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute products in a cost-effective manner.
• Negotiating with current suppliers and getting quotes for the required materials, prepares comparative analysis, selects the best option in terms of quality and cost.
• Researches and interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements. Uses research to suggest new suppliers to management.
• Prepares, reviews and approves orders and manages physical order files for accurate record management.
• Provides status information for all POs, price changes and acts as a liaison between company and supplier.
• Tracks petty cash payments, disbursement requests, and reimbursements by working with accounting and treasury within the required timeline assigned.
• Processes returns for incorrect material or low-quality material returns duplicates orders or warranty enhancement as needed.
• Following up on imports or exports to get vendor invoices and certificates of origin as needed.
• Provides ongoing supervision of orders placed. Coordinates all activities related to the procurement of a commodity beginning with the intent to purchase through delivery.
• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.

Experience and abilities you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree (or 5 years experience) required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• One to two years of purchasing/inventory experiences preferred. Purchasing Certificate.
• Knowledge of accounting software; contact management system; database software; inventory software; manufacturing software; order processing system and MS Office Suite including Word and Excel
• Strong negotiating skills verified through history or documentation
• Knowledge of basic accounting, finance, money value over time, economic project assessment, and inventory administration
• CPM strongly desired
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

We hold each other accountable to live our core values of health and safety, attitude of service, integrity, teamwork, innovation and excellence. GCC employees demonstrate these values every day. An Equal Opportunity Employer GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors, including skills, abilities and experience. Please click the links to view the federal compliance posters