BUYER
Work
Salary(gross): from 1200 to 1400 EUR monthly
Applying for the vacancy has ended
Description
The Buyer will be responsible for supporting specific Cabot production site in US in obtaining goods and services that are necessary for running smooth operations.
In this role, you will be working with established vendors to procure standard (centrally sourced) items and with the selection of suppliers for non-centrally sourced items. The common purchasing duties for a Buyer include to procuring items for the manufacturing plants, setting up and managing bid requests, and working with internal customers to identify and understand purchasing needs.
This role is part of Global Purchasing team that is based in Riga and provides procurement services to a number of manufacturing facilities and offices globally.
Requirements
- Previous experience and interest in purchasing/sales/customer facing roles.
- Understanding of contract language terms and conditions as well as contract design.
- Experience in market research.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Team player.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Science or any comparable discipline.
- Languages: Fluent in English, Spanish would be considered as an advantage.
Duties
- Identifies and implements most cost effective and efficient way to purchase small and/or local items. Uses various Cabot accepted methods and tools to minimize cost and administrative time.
- Establishes and maintains a supply base for products and services purchased.
- Manages supplier data on ongoing basis.
- Fosters and maintains positive business. relationships with suppliers and production sites.
- Ensures timely delivery of goods and services that meet quality, timing and price terms. Resolves any commercial issues and coordinates quality claims through Purchasing Managers.
- Contributes to supplier assessments for Regional or Global purchased items as required. Reports findings pertaining to elimination or reductionof costs.
- Works as part of the team and contributes to ongoing purchasing projects.
Proposal
- Global development opportunities
- Annual and other bonuses
- Transportation and food allowance
- Health insurance from 1st day
- Training and Development
- Fresh fruit in the office
- Social events
- Recognition program
Location
Virtual internship
PURCHASING
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About the company
Cabot Corporation
Cabot Latvia is a Business Service Center consisting of more than 260 enthusiastic and talented team members. The center operates as part of Global Business Services organization within Cabot Corporation and it provides end-to-end process delivery to Cabot internal and external customers. Some of the functions represented in our office include customer service support, data management, transportation, financial services, digital support, purchasing, commercial support and accounting services.
We are committed to maintaining a safe, fulfilling work environment based on our core values of respect, integrity, excellence and responsibility.