Buyer in LAREDO, TX

May 29, 2026

SUMMARY /BASIC FUNCTIONS:To Provide support to Grupo Carso with Procurement and Logistic at the best market conditions obtained. <ol><li>Make sure we get the best possible conditions for all Pos placed.</li><li>Participate in negotiations for key components with key suppliers, emphasizing quantities, annual volume, delivery terms, lead times.</li><li>Look, develop alternate suppliers.</li><li>Evaluate supplier performance and work towards continuous improvement.</li><li>Guarantee flow of material to customer´s base.</li><li>Participate in the improvement of processes.</li><li>Use quality tools to improve processes in department.</li><li>Participate in corrective action teams in the elimination of non-conformances.</li><li>Identify strengths and weaknesses in the most important processes in order to reinforce strengths and overcome weaknesses.</li><li>Analyze needs and requirements for the different work processes.</li><li>Define department and individual goals.</li><li>Review processes and assure that all non-value added activities are eliminated.</li><li>Set-up and monitor control points that assure department is meeting customer requirements.</li><li>Review strategies for key components.</li><li>Support Logistic & Quality Coordinator Europe in special cases by negotiating with the management of the supplier.</li><li>Submit / Review written or verbal requests for quotation to vendors.</li><li>Negotiate prices with vendors, emphasizing quantities, annual volume, and alternate F.O.B. points.</li><li>Oversee expeditor – purchasing assistant responsibilities</li><li>Prepare and submit to Accounting Department documentation necessary to generate invoices, debits or credits.</li><li>Support Traffic Manager with shipping discrepancies as requested.</li><li>Coordinate and facilitate return or sell of rejected and obsolete material.</li><li>Checking of system information (prices, lead times etc.) on a regular basis.</li></ol> SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None ACCOUNTABILITES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: <ol><li>Negotiation skills</li><li>Technical understanding respectively product familiarity</li><li>Ability to function in an international environment.</li><li>Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.</li><li>Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.</li><li>Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. </li><li>Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values.</li><li>Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.</li><li>Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.</li><li>Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources.</li><li>Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.</li><li>Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.</li><li>Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.</li><li>Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.</li><li>Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.</li><li>Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.</li><li>Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.</li><li>Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.</li><li>Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity.</li></ol> QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to communicate proficiently in:<ul><li>English</li><li>Spanish</li></ul> EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree. 85K annually

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