Purchasing Technician

JR. BUYER

Job Summary

The Jr Buyer is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Gestamp plants' need for production parts, production services, and packaging materials across multiple locations. This position is also responsible for providing support in identifying initiatives that can generate opportunities for additional savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.

• Utilizes ERP systems to conduct online bids for current spend of products and services to secure competitive market prices.

• Works with Internal Customers to understand requirements to ensure proper suppliers are solicited.

• Work closely with all product disciplines to develop and coordinate product negotiations and awards.

• Executes service agreements, contracts, purchase agreements, letter contracts and purchase orders with suppliers.

• Research and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure product quality and cost competitiveness.

• Supplier development activities and maintenance of the Approved Supplier List and supplier files.

• Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control and management, and negotiates prices and delivery terms.

• Develop vendor cost analysis and comparisons.

• Identifies, implements, monitors, and reports the key initiatives & the generated savings as listed in the productivity roadmap, every month.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Support senior buyers in analyzing costs, negotiating prices, and identifying opportunities to reduce expenses without compromising quality.

• Monitor the status of orders to ensure they arrive on time and address any delivery issues promptly.

Key Qualification/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.

• At least 1 year of procurement experience in the buyer function preferred.

• Experience in metal stamping & welding preferred.

• International trade and logistics experience preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and basic math skills are needed to evaluate deals and manage costs effectively.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools is essential for managing data and making purchasing decisions.

• Knowledge of SAP, Ariba is a plus.

• Maintain accurate records of purchases and vendor information

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance policy and procedures in terms of procurement functions.