COMMODITY BUYER

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

List the primary tasks of the position, in order of importance / largest time spent to least time spent. Describe what must be accomplished by the position.

Address supplier issues that affect daily plant operations
Manage the supplier communication process
Coordinate change notices with the supplier
Responsible for commodity strategy formulation and execution
Responsible for cost reduction initiatives and support of PPV report
Communicate and coordinate supplier issues with CLIENT Behr Purchasing Team
Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates per the commodity
Position includes up to 25% domestic and international travel
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
n/a

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

The minimum experience / education that is needed to perform the role. Specify what is required, and what is desired

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration
At least 3 years experience in Purchasing or other Supply Chain related field in an automotive environment (cross-functional exposure preferred)
Specialized skills in negotiation, financial cost analysis and market analysis Ability to read blue prints and specifications required
Strong time and project management, problem solving and continuous improvement skills
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, casting)
Focus on deadlines and target objectives
Strong team player, ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills
Up to 25% International and domestic travel by plane and car required
Solid MS Office skills required
SAP experience preferred
Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form with all levels of the organization
COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must be fluent in English. Working-level second language skills is a plus. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to communicate effectively with peers, managers, and directors, and to present to groups of customers or employees of the organization. Values and considers the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts and information typically taught during a four-year college or university course.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands fingers and eyes; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear up to 95% of the day.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment will vary in this position based on assignments.  When working in the office environment noise is generally minimal.

The environment in manufacturing plants and testing labs are often loud, hot, and with particulates in the air. Working environment may contain potentially hazardous materials such as acids, solvents, oils, and common etchants. In such environments, adherence to PPE regulations is required.

WORK HOURS

Employees must be able to work additional hours and/or additional days during the payroll week which can be in excess of forty (40) hours per payroll week.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Domestic/international travel with/without overnight stay may be required.

Sueldo de $36,000 a $51,000.00 pesos brutos mensuales + prestaciones superiores a las de ley