Job Description:

Junior Buyer

Huntsman is seeking a Junior Buyer supporting the GBS located in San Jose, Costa Rica. This position will report to the Direct Procurement Team Lead.

Job Scope

Execution of the purchase-to-pay process by ensuring order accuracy, placing purchase orders, and processing invoice disputes in a compliant manner for multiple purchasing areas. Support logistic and operational activities in line with demand and company targets, including order confirmation processes. Maintain purchasing data, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.

In summary, as the Junior Buyer, you will:

• Execute the purchase-to-pay process by ensuring order accuracy, placing purchase orders, and processing invoice disputes in a compliant manner for multiple purchasing areas.
• Ensure alignment, support, and follow-up of logistic and operational activities in line with demand and in accordance with company targets, including the order confirmation process.
• Manage and maintain all levels of purchasing data, including pricing and order profiles, supplier data, and orders placed according to strategic sourcing expectations.
• Collaborate with the commercial purchasing team and key stakeholders by being the daily operational contact between purchasing and several manufacturing sites or administrative departments.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to drive automation, streamline processes, and create efficiencies based on strategic optimization and the procurement strategy, in consultation with the business. Provide and share status updates to internal stakeholders on purchased goods and services, within standards of information management.
• Ensure follow-up and control compliance of processes and organizational policies regarding environment, health, and security standards.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.

Candidates must be willing to work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our office located in AFZ, Heredia. Additional office days may be required as needed or during corporate visits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum requirements can be waived for internal candidates. 

• Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related function

• Basic understanding of procurement and purchasing processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• English proficiency level B2 (required)

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