Buyer
Sant Fruitós de Bages, (Spain)
Ref: VT9770
August 5, 2024
Anlagen-/ Maschinenbau
FUNKTIONEN
Depending on the Supply Chain Manager, the BUYER is responsible for identifying and procuring the goods, materials and services in a given category, both nationally and internationally, with the purpose of meeting or over achieving purchasing targets of cost, quality and timing; as well as maximising operational efficiency of the business unit globally.
S/he maintains strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring the continuity of supply and that future relationships with suppliers are managed effectively.
STRATEGIC RESPONSABILITIES
Lead the procurement process working with stakeholders internally to fulfil requested requisitions.
Purchase materials according to required technical specifications, cost, delivery schedule and terms.
Negotiate prices with suppliers, traders and service providers to have effective deals.
Seek opportunities to improve the efficiency of purchasing activities and cost reduction across the entire supplier chain.
Timely communication with all stakeholders within the supply chain.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES & DUTIES
Initiate purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures and the global supplier panel.
Create purchase order (PO) based on valid purchase requisition (PR), clarifying PR requirements whenever is needed.
Release PO to suppliers, managing order acknowledgement by suppliers and confirming delivery schedule to meet business requirements. Ensure purchase orders are executed and goods received.
Be responsible for PO changes and rescheduling requested by internal stakeholders and clarifying new requirements to ensure the changes fulfil the needs.
Advise internal stakeholders on modifications from original requests (if alternative, more cost efficient, or otherwise beneficial alternatives exist).
Align supplier orders with internal customer requirements in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price.
Resolve discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier.
Coordinate returns to suppliers for discrepant material from receiving inspection.
Work with Logistics team to ensure timely and cost-efficient deliveries.
Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best prices and conditions of purchases.
Source for new suppliers in domestic and overseas markets.
Communicate with suppliers for contract terms, product specificity, pricing negotiation, parts purchasing, delivery schedules and resolve performance issues.
Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and competitiveness against market standards.
Identify and qualify new suppliers together with purchasing and engineering specialists.
Maintain SAP data and other databases and purchase tools.
Collaborate with internal departments such as Administration & Finance Department.
Other duties as required in support of the department and the company, such as travel management, logistics, etc.
Create positive impact to all stakeholders (customers, suppliers, partners, internal organization, etc.) by sharing Airtificial’s strong brand values, essence, philosophy, heritage, way of doing, purpose, value proposition, etc.
