Responsible for the procurement of MRP and MRO goods, and services required on site. Ensure continuity of supply taking into account price, quality and delivery. Price and contract negotiations, management of initiatives to reduce the total cost of ownership.

Please submit resume in English.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct competitive offers and price negotiations based on the TCO approach
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and capture savings for the company.
• Review and monitor purchase requests, assign them to suppliers, optimizing LT, costs and service.
• Understand market trends
• Address discrepancies in invoices and prices.
• Security and development of personnel in charge.
• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of purchasing projects (Costs, LT, Supplier Management)
• Comply with and enforce Essentra policies and regulations and applicable laws.
• Development of procedures and other documents required to comply with Essentra policies and applicable quality management system or HSE standards.
• Comply with the performance indicators under your responsibility and present results with the required periodicity.
• Actively participate in activities to promote the values ​​and safety-focused culture of Esssentra.
• Provide interested parties with function monitoring information within established deadlines
• Ensure the integrity of information corresponding to the function in the ERP system

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Demonstratable experience in purchasing / planning
• Previous experience leading a high functioning team
• Quality, safety, health and environmental management - ISO 9001:2015 required; ISO/TS16949, ISO/14001 desirable
• Problem solving methods (5 whys, is/isn't, cause-effect diagram)
• A high level of trust when interacting and negotiating with suppliers
• Knowledge of BPCS is desirable
• Must be able to speak and write fluently in English

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus incentive
• 12 Vacation days in the first year, increasing by 2 each year of service
• Vacation Premium - 25% (Paid once employee reaches one year of employment (# of vacation day *25%)
• Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo) - 20 Days
• Family medical insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Savings Fund
• Grocery bonus
• Employee Transportation

Essentra Components is a global market leader in plastic injection molded, vinyl dip molded and metal components. We have a history of over 65 years, producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications.

Our international network extends to 29 countries and includes 14 principal manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution centers, and 40 sales and service locations.

At the center of everything is our purpose, to responsibly provide the products and services our customers need to succeed. Put simply, our purpose is why we exist as a company. Many companies claim to be changing the world; we don't. But we do make a powerful difference to our customers. We make it work. Every one of us. Every day.

Essentra Components is an Equal Opportunity & E-verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.