Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Bilingual English-Spanish.

Creates and manages purchase orders for the materials required by the company.

Follows up on a daily basis with pending orders using various computer tracking systems.

Follows up with vendors to ensure deadlines for delivery are met.

Evaluates and monitors contracts, delivery, and invoices to ensure that goods, services and delivery schedules comply with the purchase order terms and conditions of the contract.

Performs cost analysis and negotiation, collaborating with the purchasing team to optimize costs without compromising on quality (savings).

Expedites deliveries as necessary to maximize customer satisfaction and on-time delivery.

Forecasts the purchasing needs.

Leads supplier relationship management.

Works closely collaborating with planning and operations team, to optimize supply chain processes.

Participates in further improvement, optimization and implementation of changes as required for team process improvements.

Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Bachelor's degree in administration.

• Bilingual English-Spanish.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong planning, negotiation and follow-up skills.