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JOB PURPOSE: The Bi-lingual Buyer position purchases materials, supplies, equipment and services from suppliers in Spanish or Mandarin speaking countries. The position is responsible for the competitive purchase of a wide variety of parts, material, equipment, supplies, assemblies, commodities, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) items and services. The position will be directly responsible for the procurement of materials to support manufacturing and overall business objectives. This position will also support the objectives of the Procurement Team, collaborate closely with Maintenance, Production and Planning, and support the company's overall growth plan. The position will represent the company with a high degree of professionalism when dealing with suppliers, internal and external customers and associates. The Bi-lingual Buyer position must follow all Kronospan Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
Job Responsibility:
Purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services from suppliers in Spanish or Mandarin speaking countries
Competitive purchase of a wide variety of parts, material, equipment, supplies, assemblies, commodities, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) items and services
Directly responsible for procurement of materials to support manufacturing and overall business objectives
Support objectives of the Procurement Team
Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Production and Planning
Support the company's overall growth plan
Represent the company with a high degree of professionalism when dealing with suppliers, internal and external customers and associates
Follow all Kronospan Purchasing Policies and Procedures
Requirements:
Advanced Spanish OR Mandarin and English speaking ability
Excellent negotiating skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers and vendors both domestic and foreign
Advanced knowledge / ability of Microsoft office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Must have exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
Must be a team player and have the ability to work and interact with associates/departments throughout the organization
Must have knowledge of standard pricing and cost of goods
Excellent attendance record
Strong work ethic and sense of ownership of the job
Excellent organizational skills
Strong computer experience
The personality and ability to train others
Nice to have:
Bachelor's degree in a business related field
Purchasing experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Experience with International purchasing and logistics
What we offer:
Growth opportunities, domestic and international
Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
Highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
401 (k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
Life of Career training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools