Junior Buyer/Purchasing Co-ordinator with a Fluent Level of English

What You’ll Do:

• Issues purchase orders to intercompany and external vendors.

• Creates Production Schedule for Subcontract manufacturing based on latest priorities and issues corresponding Purchase Order to the subcontract manufacturers

• Assures at all times that the ERP system provides reliable information concerning open purchase orders and communicates issues.

• Checks daily MRP signals for PO release dates, expediting and de-expediting, and agrees with vendors accordingly.

• Assists the Sr Coordinator with weekly vendor backlog review meetings.

• Maintains ERP system up to date on purchasing master data; vendor master, purchase info records, source lists, etc.

• Works closely with the QA, customer service and 3PL service providers to assure a constant and reliable supply of quality products.

• Checks completeness and correctness of documentation provided by vendors, such as, invoices, packing lists, export declarations, certificates of conformance, certificates of origin, etc. and prepares the import declaration for the customs agent.

• Reviews and provides to vendors the necessary paperwork for purchasing customized products.

• Pursues proactively continuous quality improvement throughout the Company.

• Assures vendors are compliant with the quality and environmental standards and verifies that purchasing practices comply with established laws, policies and ethical principles.

• Monitors supplier performance and highlights poor performance through the QA system.

• Works closely with customer service department to optimize the supply and coordinates with suppliers on unexpected large orders and contracts.

• As a member of the Supply Chain Operations department, takes part in SAP projects, system enhancements, helpdesk tickets and testing.

• Performs clerical tasks such as filling, posting, tabulating, typing, sorting and answering the phone.

• Performs additional duties and projects as assigned by the supply chain manager.

• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum 2 to 3-year experience in purchasing.

• Verbal and written fluency in English is required; other European languages are highly valued.

• Must be proficient with Word, Excel, Power Point and other appropriate software.

• Good knowledge of an ERP preferably SAP PTP, MM and MRP modules.

• Must be able communicate effectively with executive-level personnel from both customers and suppliers.

• Must be detail oriented and have excellent organizational skills.

• Must have an enthusiastic personality and be able to answer the phone in a cheerful and helpful manner. This position requires the ability to build positive relationships with customers and suppliers.

• Permanent full time contract, 40 hrs. per week;

• Competitive Salary;

• Uncapped bonus of 6% of annual gross subject to achieving business objectives;

• Pension plan of 5% of yearly gross;

• Health and life insurance;

• Gym allowance