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Job Purpose and Impact

The Operations Buyer will apply deep knowledge of local practices and procedures to handle, organize and coordinate procurement of materials, goods, services and supplies. In this role, you will conduct activities focused on transporting products from suppliers to customers and conduct activities to support complex customer issues and operations quality and improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the bulk procurement process for all portfolios in the North America region.
• Act as a mediator between suppliers and the business.
• Assist more senior team members with process improvements.
• Check records and files for accuracy, performing complex analysis of data.
• Lead requests for procurement of non-contracted materials and goods, services and supplies.
• Assist end user and ensure material delivery follow plant requirements.
• Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience with strong communication skills.
• Minimum 2-3 years in the procurement process
• Experience in leading manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in SAP, preferably the MM module.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Proficient in SAP, preferably the MM module.
• Experience working in shared service operations