Buyer, Global Procurement Center
Job Description
This role supports daily purchasing operations to ensure material availability aligned with business demand. You will manage supplier communications, execute purchase orders, and maintain accurate system data to support planning and production processes. The position works closely with supply planning, production scheduling, and sourcing teams.
What you will do
Execute purchasing transactions for assigned materials to ensure availability aligned with supply plans
Place and manage purchase orders according to predefined agreements, quantities, and timelines
Maintain accurate master data, including supplier lead times, product details, and replenishment parameters
Communicate forecast and demand changes to suppliers on a regular cadence
Monitor supplier performance using standard metrics such as on-time delivery and lead time adherence
Serve as primary contact for suppliers to adjust short-term requirements and resolve delivery issues
Prepare weekly reports on purchasing activities, supply risks, and performance tracking
Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing processes and supplier interactions
What you will need
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, or manufacturing
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE, AS400)
Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) processes
Experience working with supplier performance metrics
Advanced Excel or data analysis skills