Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to understand material specifications and requirements, ensuring all purchases meet company standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with logistics to ensure a continuous flow of materials, preventing production disruptions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring clear and open communication.
• Implement purchasing strategies that optimize costs and improve delivery timelines.
• Release purchase orders based on MRP signals and inventory requirements.
• Monitor and track open orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and resolve delays.
• Maintain accurate system data, including lead times, order quantities, and delivery dates.
• Follow up on critical shortages and escalate issues that may impact production.
• Review and adjust planning parameters (e.g., safety stock, reorder points) to align with demand fluctuations.
• Collaborate with warehouse and receiving teams to ensure smooth inbound material flow.
• Support production scheduling by ensuring material availability for planned builds.
• Participate in daily operations meetings to provide updates on material status and risk

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in raw material purchasing or procurement roles, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, MRP, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP systems and advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Advanced English proficiency is essential for effective communication with international suppliers.

Contrato inicial por tiempo determinado con duracion de 2 años