Buyer, Global Procurement Center

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid This role supports daily purchasing operations to ensure material availability aligned with business demand. You will manage supplier communications, execute purchase orders, and maintain accurate system data to support planning and production processes. The position works closely with supply planning, production scheduling, and sourcing teams. What you will do Execute purchasing transactions for assigned materials to ensure availability aligned with supply plans Place and manage purchase orders according to predefined agreements, quantities, and timelines Maintain accurate master data, including supplier lead times, product details, and replenishment parameters Communicate forecast and demand changes to suppliers on a regular cadence Monitor supplier performance using standard metrics such as on-time delivery and lead time adherence Serve as primary contact for suppliers to adjust short-term requirements and resolve delivery issues Prepare weekly reports on purchasing activities, supply risks, and performance tracking Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing processes and supplier interactions What you will need Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, or manufacturing Proficiency in written and spoken English Preferred qualifications: Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE, AS400) Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) processes Experience working with supplier performance metrics Advanced Excel or data analysis skills Travel Percentage: 20%