Buyer/Expeditor Mechanical at Adexen

Job description

The Buyer/Expeditor position will be responsible to proactively receive specifications, qualify suppliers, source and supply competitive bids to meet quality and specification requirements.

• Receive generic specifications and source competitive bids from qualified suppliers that meet the Specification, quality, budgetary and schedule requirements.
• Work according to company’s Business Principles & Ethics and Code of Business Conduct of being reliable, trustworthy and fair.
• Create and Expedites purchase orders and send copies to suppliers for acknowledgement and to departments originating the requests.
• Perform commercial negotiation; ensure the best deal for the company.
• Issues Purchase Orders for approval in line with process guidelines and specified approval limits. 
• Attend any project / product line meetings in support of the commodity team.
• Responsible for continually working with “key” suppliers to ensure clear scope definition and cost reduction programs
• Maintains adequate vendor documentation and/or specification on sources of supply, costs, delivery, vendor performance ratings, and quality requirements
• Organizes technical evaluation of bids and ensures Purchase Orders comply with appropriate specifications, conditions and clauses.
• Investigate delayed payment problems with accounting personnel and various districts to exchange information and correct errors
• Provide information regarding status of purchase orders and answer telephone call and communicate with vendors and sales team to exchange information and explain district procedures and policies.
• Responsible for the promotion of Company safety, environment and quality policies and programs, carrying out specific HSE duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Procurement/Logistics/Business management or any related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position
• Experience with ERP systems and good supplier communication skills.
• Working experience with above average oral and written skills.
• Work independently, establish priorities and make decisions
• Interact effectively with people from various backgrounds