Direct Buyer Specialist Job at Robert Half (Chula Vista)

Buyer Specialist

Be recognized as a fully qualified, experienced professional , with complete kno...

Location

Brazil , São Caetano do Sul

Salary:

Not provided

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor degree completed
Advanced or fluent English
Relevant experience in Purchasing (especially direct purchasing)
Availability to travel when required

Job Responsibility

Define and execute commodity strategy aligned to global/regional strategies, including market intelligence and supplier plans
Lead sourcing events
Drive fact‑based negotiations using cost models and full cost breakdowns
Manage contracts and pricing, issuing and maintaining contracts/POs, and governance for price increases
Deliver cost and value performance via productivity and advanced opportunity projects
Steer supplier relationships and performance
Support launches and engineering changes

Fulltime

Senior Specialist Buyer eCommerce

To support the execution of the product and assortment strategy for the eCOM cha...

Location

South Africa , Cape Town

Salary:

Not provided

Adidas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification
3 – 4+ years of working experience within a Buying Department of a medium-large size retail/ecommerce organization
Excellent understanding of range & assortment building: a proven record of building compelling assortments balancing out brand & commercial ambitions
Intermediate knowledge of data analysis and interpretation, must understand how to tell a story with data
Strong presenting skills
Excitement around product and knowledge of the sports industry
Ability to use MS Word, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail
Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills

Job Responsibility

Create weekly online product insight reports (conversion, traffic, sell-through, search trends) and present findings during digital trade meetings
Monitor online product performance, highlighting bestsellers, underperformers, and stock-outs with recommended actions
Review ATP availability, and replenishment needs weekly, suggesting top-ups, or markdowns in line with commercial strategy
Support in building the eCOM assortments for Inline seasonal ranges, GFO, and clearance product based on digital requirements and commercial opportunities
Support the eCOM team on digital campaign execution including product selection for drops, promotions, weekly offers, and brand moments
Work closely with Brand, Digital Marketing, and CX teams to plan and support online product launches and seasonal storytelling
Conduct seasonal competitor comp shops focused on digital pricing, assortment, and UX (product presentation, navigation)
Maintain awareness of global trends and consumer behaviour, providing insights relevant to online merchandising and product strategy
Partner closely with Concept Stores, Digital Marketing, Brand and CTC teams to ensure accurate representation of product online
Manage the local production process, ensuring eCom-specific product needs are briefed and delivered on time

Fulltime

New

Direct Sourcing Specialist

The Direct Sourcing Specialist is responsible for global sourcing strategy of ke...

Location

Belgium , Hoegaarden

Salary:

Not provided

Danaher Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in technical or business with 2+ years' experience in supply chain or procurement role
Experience developing/maintaining global sourcing strategies
Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate cross-functionally at all levels of organization
Proven experience in tactical procurement including negotiating pricing/contracts and supplier relationship management

Job Responsibility

Create, update and maintain global sourcing strategy for 1-2 categories in our Single Use Technologies Business Unit
Support site buyers and quality team with supplier escalations
Negotiate pricing and contract language with key local suppliers and own category suppliers globally
Deliver cost-out targets by negotiation and working with cross-functional project teams
Drive sustainability across supply chain by picking and promoting suppliers that champion sustainability

Fulltime

New

Accounts Payable Specialist

Perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure tha...

Location

Canada , Brampton

Salary:

56000.00 - 68000.00 USD / Year

Encore Global

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School diploma, some college a plus or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years Accounts Payable experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
Basic accounting experience
Previous experience Oracle and/or Kanverse preferred
Must have strong customer service background
Ability to lead other team members and work effectively with internal and external clients
Highly motivated and self-directed
Performance driven
Keen attention to details

Job Responsibility

Compile, process and maintain Accounts Payable invoices
Perform a 2-way match within Oracle and Kanverse by verifying accuracy of the Invoice data to the PO and receipt of PO data
Process invoices with minimal supervision
Process and follow-up on rush items
Manage any exceptions to the process according to standard company procedures and resolve these issues in a timely manner
Weekly review and follow up of invoices
Communicate with internal customers, for example Director of Event Technology (DET) and other buyers and/or outside vendors regarding, to obtain required documentation and/or explaining our Accounts Payable procedures
Identify and resolve issues related to problem invoices, work with internal buyer/vendor to prevent recurrences
Archive all invoices in our Finance team's dedicated folder for AP
Reconcile vendor statements timely, which would include but is not limited to researching vendor inquiries, by telephone, email and regular mail

Fulltime

Buyer

The Buyer will be responsible for managing all activities of suppliers related t...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

82000.00 - 88000.00 USD / Year

Sanmina

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor degree and/or APIC certification
Minimum 5 years purchasing experience procuring electronic and electro-mechanical components, raw materials, and other production supplies including demonstrated strong negotiation skills with all levels of suppliers and internal customers
CM background with direct customer interface
excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities
Skilled in coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including V-lookup's and Pivot Tables
Good communication, writing skills and detail-oriented
Able to function in a very fast paced environment and can adapt to changes.

Job Responsibility

Examine purchase requirements and shortages, obtained quotations, examined bids to negotiate best prices
Work with engineers and suppliers for alternative manufacturing sources and cost reductions
Research products, source vendors, and negotiate price, terms, and delivery of a wide variety of technical products including capacitors, resistors, inductors, transformers, relays, fuses, diodes, IC’s, cables, connectors, etc to effectively ensure maximum quality and profit
Expedited and updated open-order status reports for on time delivery
Serves as a liaison between manufacturing specialists and suppliers regarding late, damaged, and/or short orders
Provide purchasing/quoting support to CM for critical component shortages
Reconcile discrepancies between PO receipts and Accounts Payable
Maintain data integrity of PO and parts databases: management of MRP planning data, reviewing MRP Action messages, and placing/rescheduling/cancelling orders with suppliers as required
Manage discrepant material disposition and recovery plans
Coordinate purchasing details with suppliers regarding pricing revisions, order cancellation, discontinued items, acceptable substitutes, delivery date revisions, invoice reconciliation

What we offer

health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays
paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
eligibility for restricted stock unit awards
participation in a discretionary bonus program

Fulltime

Services Sales Specialist - BeNeLux (Dutch)

Job Family Definition: Sales Specialists are product, services, software or solu...

Location

Netherlands , Bucharest

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University or Bachelor's degree preferred
Directly related previous work experience
Demonstrated success in achieving progressively higher quota
Extensive vertical industry knowledge required
Typically 5-8 years advanced sales experience required
Native level of Dutch
Communicative level of English
Deep knowledge of products, solution or service offerings as well as competitor's offerings, to be able to sell expansive systems or services and attached products
Understands the industry and market segment in which key accounts are situated, and integrates this knowledge into consultative selling
Understands the role of IT within area of specialization and how the company's solutions differentially address specific vertical industry challenges as well as their cross-segment capabilities

Job Responsibility

Seek out new opportunities and expands and enhances existing opportunities to build and manage the pipeline in specialty area
Maintains knowledge of competitors in account to strategically position the company's products and services better
Develop pursuit plans and manage the pipeline to ensure alignment with account managers
Establish a professional, working, and consultative, relationship with the client, by developing a core understanding of the unique business needs of the client within their industry
Contributes to proposal development, negotiations and deal closings
Work closely with and supports account manager, providing technical expertise and support, and participating in client engagements up to C- level engagements for more complex solutions in smaller accounts
May focus on growing contractual renewals for mid size accounts with some complexity, to higher-total contract- value renewals
Interface with both internal and external/industry experts to anticipate customer needs and facilitate solutions development
Build sales readiness and reduce client learning curve through effective knowledge transfer in area of specialization

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

Fulltime

Sr. Analyst, Materials

Location

Mexico , Monterrey

Salary:

Not provided

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

College Graduate (International Trading, Industrial Engineer, Administration Engineering degree)
Fluent English language to lead business discussions
2 or more years materials experience directly or indirectly as planner / buyer or equivalent combination of education and experience with logistics departments
Knowledge on Logistics/Customs inbound for materials procurement Mexico, U.S., Europe, Asia
Must be able to perform effectively the MMS role while being auto disciplined to set up priorities
Requires proven knowledge of use of personal computer including Microsoft Office programs and production scheduling software
Communicates well with internal and external customers
Interested to building a professional career in materials, logistics, business negotiations
Fast learner
Works well under pressure

Job Responsibility

Analyze weekly demand changes impact to materials requirements within the portfolio assigned and develop strategies to mitigate risk
Develop strategies per supplier, per commodity on a monthly basis to meet the materials demand, considering region, portfolio size in USD, assessments on materials production complexity to set up the most effective minimum order quantities and lead times, packaging and lot sizes
Set up and keep updating every week items planning data in JDE to maintain and optimize the information sent to suppliers weekly, providing forecast and submitting POs (supplier schedules) according to the continuous demand changes
Analyze materials requirements and planning weekly and run supplier schedules batch processes in JDE to send vendors the purchase orders and materials forecast via FAX and email, depending on the supplier capabilities to exchange electronic data
Maintain/update electronic data tools to track materials in transit from domestic and international vendors into Mexico
Monitor and report directly to the corporate finance department, monthly, materials in transit purchased in Europe and Asia and still in transit to Mexico
Follow up to manual requirements, such type of commodities which based on inventory levels the JDE system is set up to not submit weekly requirements to suppliers
Monitor and develop strategies for obsolete material handling stored at HRMX to disposition
Maintain traceability on past due requirements and work with vendors to making them liable for additional freight cost whenever the responsibility scope falls into the vendor’s ineffective ability to plan on delivering on time according to purchasing requirements submitted by MMS according to negotiated and set up lead times
Follow up on materials flow into HRMX to avoid excess and work with Lean Manufacturing to eliminate excess and develop the Warehouse transformation initiatives

Fulltime

Senior Specialist, B2B Product Marketing

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territorie...

Location

Brazil , Sao Paulo

Salary:

Not provided

Mastercard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in client-facing marketing roles, such as Marketing Account Management, B2B Marketing, or similar positions within B2B or payment´s ecosystem
Prior experience working directly with B2B Companies, issuers, acquirers or related financial institutions, enabling fluency in payments industry and terminology
Solid understanding of B2B Marketing Dynamics and Tactics, leading to Brand Awareness and performance / conversion campaigns and Events
Strong analytical and data-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify trends, and support decision-making
Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and a proactive, problem-solving-oriented approach
Native Portuguese and fluency in English
This role is based in São Paulo and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation to work from the office at least three days per week

Job Responsibility

Cross Functional Orchestration: Act as the connective tissue across Product, Sales, IMC, Research, and Markets—aligning priorities from strategy through go to market and scale
Insight Translation & Customer Truth Framing: Partner with Research and Insights teams to translate data, trends, and analysis into clear customer truths, buyer journeys, and market relevant narratives
Positioning & Value Narratives: Turn complex capabilities into simple, human, emotionally resonant stories that clearly articulate why it matters and why Mastercard
Experience Led Go to Market: Design go to market approaches that bring products to life through experiences—sales motions, demos, partnerships, sponsorships, and brand moments
Sales Enablement with Confidence & Connection: Equip Sales with narratives, demos, and enablement that make them confident and conversant—supporting meaningful, credible customer conversations
Scale Through Platforms and AI: Leverage global platforms and Centers of Excellence (Creative Studio, RFP Factory, Products and Sales Center, Marketing Center), automation & AI to reduce manual dependency and free teams to focus on creativity, experience design, and impact

Fulltime

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