Descripción del empleo

SUMMARY: The Buyer is responsible for executing the strategies created by a Purchasing Manager. This may include planning the purchasing and scheduling of materials, services, and supplies, but normally does not include sourcing or negotiation with vendors.

Centralized Purchasing Focus:

This Buyer may be responsible for the process of purchasing of equipment, materials, supplies and services through the centralized Purchasing Function. This incumbent will usually execute the work established by a Corporate Purchasing Manager.

Plant (Operations) Purchasing Focus:

This Buyer may be responsible for the process of purchasing raw materials and supplies for a manufacturing function. This incumbent will usually execute the work established by the Divisional or manufacturing-focused Purchasing Manager. In some businesses, this position’s duties may overlap with responsibilities in the Materials Management area which schedules raw materials in a manufacturing setting.

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES: Activities and duties will vary depending upon the functional area assigned. Activities may include, but are not limited to:

- Expedite orders by suppliers to meet production. Supervise preparation of orders and follow-up to expedite delivery and shipment.
- Check and approve invoices for orders placed.
- Work to reduce network raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories while optimizing service,



reducing waste, and increasing inventory turns.
- Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operation.
- Conduct assessments of customer needs within the assigned region or area.
- Support the execution of materials and operation direction setting packages.
- Constantly assess systems for improvement opportunities.
- Provide guidance to maintain communications between purchasing, engineering and manufacturing regarding inventory levels.
- Review plant demand and resource availability.
- Ensure materials availability for production schedule.
- Assess and work to improve inventory accuracy.
- Improve communication and materials flow with supply chain partners.
- Execute procurement sourcing strategies in-line with overall division and/or corporate objectives.
- Requires knowledge, education and/or experience in assigned field; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.
- Has limited or no work experience involving basic concepts and procedures.
- Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
- Has some latitude for un-reviewed action or decision.
- Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers.
- Solves a range of straightforward problems; analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.
- Applies some advanced skills to the position or specialization.

📌 Buyer (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 Avery Dennison
📍 Santiago de Querétaro