Senior Buyer

About the Company

SGS is a world leader in inspection, verification, and certification. Considered a global benchmark in quality and integrity, we have over 97,000 employees and a network of more than 2,650 offices and laboratories worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Execute, supervise, control, and ensure the correct functioning of the SGS purchasing process
• Negotiate and obtain the best commercial purchase conditions for the company, complying with current regulations
• Coordinate the selection, development, and evaluation of suppliers, including managing new entries and removals
• Ensure that selection, negotiation, and contracting conditions with suppliers are optimal for the company
• Administer and inform users about price catalogs loaded in the system with negotiated fixed prices
• Supervise the purchase of goods and services (cataloged and non-cataloged) and handle user tickets
• Manage acquisitions for project inputs (capex/opex) to obtain the best commercial conditions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Trade, or a related field
• Knowledge of domestic purchasing, logistics, and international trade (imports)
• At least 5 years of experience in purchasing project inputs, machinery, field equipment, laboratory/office supplies, and technology
• At least 5 years of experience in local and international supplier development and negotiation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Intermediate to advanced English
• Desirable knowledge of Oracle systems