Buyer

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Buyer

This position is hybrid model in our Sao Bernardo do Campo unit.

Position Summary 

The Buyer will be responsible for the day to day execution of the workload, including, but not limited to requesting quotations, negotiating pricing within the Delegation of Authority thresholds, ensuring accuracy of the orders, relevant notes and requirements for the Purchase Order, and any related documentation. Perform data analytics and quotes comparisons & summaries preparations.

Responsible for securing the best procurement solution (quality, price and timing), meeting the customer’s needs and aligned with the relevant Procurement Strategy lead by the Category Buyers & Managers.  Tactical buyers also have the responsibility of managing disputes that may arise throughout the process.

Key Areas of Responsibility 

• Transforming Purchase Requisitions (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs).
• Responsible to review and ensure accuracy of the PO including but not limited to: ship-to location, supplier information, and relevant notes/comments.
• Ensuring supplier acknowledgement of Purchase Order receipt and delivery commitment.
• Managing purchase order cancellation, rescheduling or PO information changes (quantity, price, and requirements).
• Follow-up and expediting of purchase orders.
• Follow requests from user through the Ticket Service.
• Manage local negotiations within the (DOA) Delegation of Authority thresholds and in alignment with Regional Procurement Category Managers and Buyers.
• RFQ management within the DOA thresholds.
• Involve the segment team (CBs/CMs) and/or PPM as needed.
• Support the NORAM PPV Goals.
• Report on procurement projects status.
• Report on individual and Team KPIs.
• Participate and/or Lead Supplier reviews (Weekly Delivery reviews, Performance improvement and Supplier Program Reviews.
• Ensure the Quality Management System complies with the International Standard requirements.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Fluent English.
• Excel or Data Bases management.
• Experience with purchase.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community! 

What We Offer 

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:  

• Elective Health and Dental plans.  
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.  
• Company provided Life Insurance. 

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