Purchasing Coordinator

Position Objective: Coordinate and oversee the organization’s purchasing process, ensuring efficiency, cost reduction, and compliance with quality, sustainability, and ethical standards in all procurement operations. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the purchasing process through the identification and selection of suppliers, contract negotiation, and strategic relationship management, aiming to achieve cost savings and quality improvements. Assist in developing and implementing purchasing strategies and policies aligned with organizational objectives, promoting sustainable and ethical procurement practices. Conduct market analysis to identify trends, pricing, and supplier capabilities, ensuring a competitive advantage in purchasing activities. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including Finance, Operations, and Legal, to ensure compliance and alignment with business requirements. Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic reviews to ensure adherence to contractual terms and service level agreements (SLAs). Manage purchasing projects, ensuring timely delivery and coordination of resources to meet project milestones. Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity through effective supplier management. Support with monthly reports. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field. Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, and supplier management. Strong knowledge of market analysis, contract negotiation, and project management. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and results-oriented environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated ethical standards and responsibility in supplier management. Bilingual (English/Spanish) Key Competencies: Analytical thinking and problem-solving. Results-oriented and continuous improvement mindset. Professional ethics and responsibility in supplier management. #J-18808-Ljbffr