Buyer in LAREDO, TX

SUMMARY /BASIC FUNCTIONS:

To Provide support to Grupo Carso with Procurement and Logistic at the best market conditions obtained. 

1. Make sure we get the best possible conditions for all Pos placed.
2. Participate in negotiations for key components with key suppliers, emphasizing quantities, annual volume, delivery terms, lead times.
3. Look, develop alternate suppliers.
4. Evaluate supplier performance and work towards continuous improvement.
5. Guarantee flow of material to customer´s base.
6. Participate in the improvement of processes.
7. Use quality tools to improve processes in department.
8. Participate in corrective action teams in the elimination of non-conformances.
9. Identify strengths and weaknesses in the most important processes in order to reinforce strengths and overcome weaknesses.
10. Analyze needs and requirements for the different work processes.
11. Define department and individual goals.
12. Review processes and assure that all non-value added activities are eliminated.
13. Set-up and monitor control points that assure department is meeting customer requirements.
14. Review strategies for key components.
15. Support Logistic & Quality Coordinator Europe in special cases by negotiating with the management of the supplier.
16. Submit / Review written or verbal requests for quotation to vendors.
17. Negotiate prices with vendors, emphasizing quantities, annual volume, and alternate F.O.B. points.
18. Oversee expeditor – purchasing assistant responsibilities
19. Prepare and submit to Accounting Department documentation necessary to generate invoices, debits or credits.
20. Support Traffic Manager with shipping discrepancies as requested.
21. Coordinate and facilitate return or sell of rejected and obsolete material.
22. Checking of system information (prices, lead times etc.) on a regular basis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

ACCOUNTABILITES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Negotiation skills
2. Technical understanding respectively product familiarity
3. Ability to function in an international environment.
4. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
5. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
6. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. 
7. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values.
8. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
9. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
10. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources.
11. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
12. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
13. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
14. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
15. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
16. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
17. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
18. Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
19. Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to communicate proficiently in:

• English
• Spanish

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree.