Direct Materials Negotiator

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Job Summary: Manage the procurement of direct materials, ensuring optimal supply, efficient cost/quality balance, and supplier development. Key Highlights: 1. Key role in the strategic management of direct materials procurement. 2. Opportunity to develop new suppliers at local and international levels. 3. Market negotiation and analysis to optimize costs and quality. **Job Details** ----------------------- * **Country:** Argentina * **Scope of Position:** Local * **Business Area:** Procurement and Materials * **Discipline:** Direct Materials Procurement * **Talent Level:** NT 5 \- Coordinator/Specialist/Analyst/Assistant/Technician **Purpose of the Position** ------------------------ Manage the procurement of direct materials, ensuring timely and appropriate supply, at the best cost/quality ratio according to internal customer requirements.**Decision-Making (Inherent to the Position)** ------------------------------------------- Presentation of alternatives, budget evaluation, price analysis, analysis of supplier alternatives, preparation of reports and KPIs**Areas of Responsibility (What is done/How it is done/Why it is done) \- Indicator** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Development of new suppliers, both local and international, seeking cost efficiency, quality, delivery lead times, and financing terms. * Contracts Supplier maintenance (comprehensive and personnel files in system) * Personnel files and updates Ongoing negotiation with current suppliers to identify alternatives and cost improvements * Prices Analysis of supplier alternatives for cost reduction * Prices Ongoing market analysis to identify savings opportunities in raw materials procurement. * KPIS Collaboration with the MCTO area in implementing cost-saving projects. * Prices **Education, Experience, Key Skills and Interaction Network** ------------------------------------------------------------------ Education: * **Education:** University degree * **Degree/Major:** Industrial Engineering, International Trade, Business Administration or related fields * **Specialized Knowledge:** Procurement, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, SAP * **Languages and Proficiency Level:** Intermediate English Experience * **Years of Experience:** 3 years or more * **Area:** Procurement * **Industry:** Industrial * **Position:** Similar roles Interaction Network * **Immediate Supervisor (Position):** Procurement Manager * **Subordinates (Positions):** N/A * **Internal Suppliers (Positions with Highest Interaction):** Industrial: Materials, Quality, Engineering, HR, SyH, Maintenance, among others. * **External Suppliers:** Raw Materials Suppliers * **Internal Customers (Primary Areas):** Industrial: Materials, Quality, Engineering, HR, SyH, Maintenance, among others. * **External Customers:** N/A