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Emerson
EscazuLocation
Escazu
24 days ago
Posted date
24 days ago
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Full-timeEmployment type
Full-time
Job Summary

Coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.

In this role, your responsibilities will be
  • Assist internal customers with creating requisitions for goods and material.
  • Negotiate terms, pricing, delivery schedules, and other contract terms with suppliers to ensure the best possible value for the organization.
  • Analyze costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing strategies to optimize procurement processes and reduce expenses.
  • Perform follow-up on overdue purchase orders and communicate with internal customers when material will arrive.
  • Execute reschedule of material as needed.
  • Working closely with various departments, such as finance, legal, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure a smooth procurement process that meets the organization's needs.
  • Work with accounts payable to resolve any invoice disputes.
  • Process all vendor returns in an efficient and timely fashion.
  • Upholding ethical standards in procurement operations, including fairness, transparency, and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Who you are:

You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships. You define overall goals and objectives. You follow through on commitments and make sure others do the same. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive

For this role, you will need:

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.
  • Degree in Industrial Engineer, Business Administration, Customs, or International Commerce
  • 2 - 4 years purchasing experience.
  • Must be fluent in English


Preferred qualifications that set you a part:
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
  • Understanding how to use data analysis tools and techniques, such as Excel's advanced functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and Power BI
  • Experience with a MRP planning methods.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems as Oracle is a plus.


Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.

ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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Emerson
Escazu
24 days ago
N/A
Full-time

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