<p><strong><u>SUMMARY /BASIC FUNCTIONS:</u></strong></p><p>To Provide support to Grupo Carso with Procurement and Logistic at the best market conditions obtained. </p><p><br></p><ol><li>Make sure we get the best possible conditions for all Pos placed.</li><li>Participate in negotiations for key components with key suppliers, emphasizing quantities, annual volume, delivery terms, lead times.</li><li>Look, develop alternate suppliers.</li><li>Evaluate supplier performance and work towards continuous improvement.</li><li>Guarantee flow of material to customer´s base.</li><li>Participate in the improvement of processes.</li><li>Use quality tools to improve processes in department.</li><li>Participate in corrective action teams in the elimination of non-conformances.</li><li>Identify strengths and weaknesses in the most important processes in order to reinforce strengths and overcome weaknesses.</li><li>Analyze needs and requirements for the different work processes.</li><li>Define department and individual goals.</li><li>Review processes and assure that all non-value added activities are eliminated.</li><li>Set-up and monitor control points that assure department is meeting customer requirements.</li><li>Review strategies for key components.</li><li>Support Logistic & Quality Coordinator Europe in special cases by negotiating with the management of the supplier.</li><li>Submit / Review written or verbal requests for quotation to vendors.</li><li>Negotiate prices with vendors, emphasizing quantities, annual volume, and alternate F.O.B. points.</li><li>Oversee expeditor – purchasing assistant responsibilities</li><li>Prepare and submit to Accounting Department documentation necessary to generate invoices, debits or credits.</li><li>Support Traffic Manager with shipping discrepancies as requested.</li><li>Coordinate and facilitate return or sell of rejected and obsolete material.</li><li>Checking of system information (prices, lead times etc.) on a regular basis.</li></ol><p><br></p><p> </p><p><strong><u>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:</u></strong></p><p><strong>None</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>ACCOUNTABILITES:</u> </strong>To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:</p><p> </p><ol><li>Negotiation skills</li><li>Technical understanding respectively product familiarity</li><li>Ability to function in an international environment.</li><li><strong>Teamwork</strong> - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.</li><li><strong>Diversity</strong> - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.</li><li><strong>Ethics</strong> - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. </li><li><strong>Organizational Support</strong> - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values.</li><li><strong>Judgment</strong> - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.</li><li><strong>Motivation</strong> - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.</li><li><strong>Planning/Organizing</strong> - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources.</li><li><strong>Professionalism </strong>- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.</li><li><strong>Quality</strong> - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.</li><li><strong>Quantity</strong> - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.</li><li><strong>Safety and Security</strong> - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.</li><li><strong>Adaptability</strong> - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.</li><li><strong>Attendance/Punctuality</strong> - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.</li><li><strong>Dependability</strong> - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.</li><li><strong>Initiative</strong> - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.</li><li><strong>Innovation</strong> - Displays original thinking and creativity.</li></ol><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong><u>QUALIFICATIONS:</u></strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Must be able</strong> to communicate proficiently in:</p><ul><li>English</li><li>Spanish</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</u></strong></p><p>Bachelor's Degree.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>85K annually</p>