Sa Buyer

**Responsibilities**:

- Work on Procurement and Purchasing scope of work.
- Source and negotiate key services and supplies at regional level and performing tactical / transactional tasks; issues services purchase orders to support business needs.
- Identify and resolve potential supplier problems. Works with appropriate parties to resolve invoice issues to minimize overdue invoices. Ensures services are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
- Actively manage workflow in SAP.
- Introduce and manage efficiencies through effective purchasing.
- Participate in supplier audits and business reviews. Manage supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, capacity management and cost/quality improvements for high impact suppliers.
- Monitor cost and supplier performance.
- Maintain files and records related to purchasing activities.
- General supervision. Receive work instructions from supervisor including quality and quantity expected and deadline.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, logistics, Business Administration or related discipline.
- Coursework towards CPM and/or CPIM certification is preferred.
- 1-3 years’ experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience expediting and issuing purchase orders a plus.
- Professional level in English and in a second foreign language
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint).
- Good oral and written communication, negotiation, and multitasking skills with good organizational skills.