Job description about your role the buyer is responsible for executing the strategies created by a purchasing manager.
this may include planning the purchasing and scheduling of materials, services, and supplies, but normally does not include sourcing or negotiation with vendors.
centralized purchasing focus: this buyer may be responsible for the process of purchasing of equipment, materials, supplies and services through the centralized purchasing function.
this incumbent will usually execute the work established by a corporate purchasing manager.
plant (operations) purchasing focus: this buyer may be responsible for the process of purchasing raw materials, supplies and services for a manufacturing function.
this incumbent will usually execute the work established by the divisional or manufacturing-focused purchasing manager.
in some businesses, this position's duties may overlap with responsibilities in the materials management area which schedules raw materials in a manufacturing setting.
your responsibilities will include: seek for vendor alternatives in the market guaranteeing the best cost, payment terms and service.
define the best procurement strategy together with category main users.
develop and analyze spend reports.
define risks/opportunities in your categories.
create and maintain vendors in systems.
avoid vendor blocked accounts.
benchmark with other ad division s.
qualifications qualifications 4 - 5 years prior buying, procurement experience.
well experience in purchasing techniques and strategies.
well experience in assisting manager and category users in vendor selection and negotiating contracts.
excellent oral and written communication skills.
english and spanish.
strong customer service skills and purchasing/persuasion skills.
ariba experience is desirable.
additional information avery dennison ofrece igualdad de oportunidades laborales todos los solicitantes elegibles serán considerados para la oportunidad, independientemente de su raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, orientación sexual, identidad de género, discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido u otro estado protegido.
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