Costa Rica Job Openings

Matthews International Corporation

Tactical Buyer

August 22, 2024

Tactical Buyer
Brand: Matthews
Company: Matthews Intl, Costa Rica S.R.L.
Line of Business: Global Business Services
Location:CR
Req ID: 13055
POSITION SUMMARY
The Tactical Buyer enables the procurement of products and services. May support global procurement requirements. Supports the development/achievement of relevant system/process KPIs as well as ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Executes the purchasing of goods and services (develop and process Purchase Orders) for the division within the defined system.
  • Works to optimize utilization of SAP to drive procurement efficiencies, lower cost and working capital.
  • Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) to ensure compliance with all practices as well as leverage global purchasing scale.
  • Provides support to the business for supplier/vendor onboarding, development, quality improvement and related activities.
  • Identifies opportunities for supplier consolidation, leveraged purchasing opportunities, and supplier involvement in new product development/continuous improvement across the division.
  • Upholds contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Effectively supports plant and departmental management from a procurement standpoint for those locations assigned to position.
  • Assists with the maintenance of commodity and material metrics for the division.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 6+ years progressive supply chain/procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
  • Experience with transactions in SAP (highly preferred) or related ERP system.
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
  • Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
  • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
  • Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk, hear and see.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Tactical Buyer enables the procurement of products and services. May support global procurement requirements. Supports the development/achievement of relevant system/process KPIs as well as ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Executes the purchasing of goods and services (develop and process Purchase Orders) for the division within the defined system.
  • Works to optimize utilization of SAP to drive procurement efficiencies, lower cost and working capital.
  • Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) to ensure compliance with all practices as well as leverage global purchasing scale.
  • Provides support to the business for supplier/vendor onboarding, development, quality improvement and related activities.
  • Identifies opportunities for supplier consolidation, leveraged purchasing opportunities, and supplier involvement in new product development/continuous improvement across the division.
  • Upholds contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Effectively supports plant and departmental management from a procurement standpoint for those locations assigned to position.
  • Assists with the maintenance of commodity and material metrics for the division.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 6+ years progressive supply chain/procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
  • Experience with transactions in SAP (highly preferred) or related ERP system.
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
  • Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
  • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
  • Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk, hear and see.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Tactical Buyer enables the procurement of products and services. May support global procurement requirements. Supports the development/achievement of relevant system/process KPIs as well as ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Executes the purchasing of goods and services (develop and process Purchase Orders) for the division within the defined system.
  • Works to optimize utilization of SAP to drive procurement efficiencies, lower cost and working capital.
  • Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) to ensure compliance with all practices as well as leverage global purchasing scale.
  • Provides support to the business for supplier/vendor onboarding, development, quality improvement and related activities.
  • Identifies opportunities for supplier consolidation, leveraged purchasing opportunities, and supplier involvement in new product development/continuous improvement across the division.
  • Upholds contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Effectively supports plant and departmental management from a procurement standpoint for those locations assigned to position.
  • Assists with the maintenance of commodity and material metrics for the division.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 6+ years progressive supply chain/procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
  • Experience with transactions in SAP (highly preferred) or related ERP system.
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
  • Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
  • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
  • Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk, hear and see.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
The Tactical Buyer enables the procurement of products and services. May support global procurement requirements. Supports the development/achievement of relevant system/process KPIs as well as ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Executes the purchasing of goods and services (develop and process Purchase Orders) for the division within the defined system.
  • Works to optimize utilization of SAP to drive procurement efficiencies, lower cost and working capital.
  • Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) to ensure compliance with all practices as well as leverage global purchasing scale.
  • Provides support to the business for supplier/vendor onboarding, development, quality improvement and related activities.
  • Identifies opportunities for supplier consolidation, leveraged purchasing opportunities, and supplier involvement in new product development/continuous improvement across the division.
  • Upholds contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Effectively supports plant and departmental management from a procurement standpoint for those locations assigned to position.
  • Assists with the maintenance of commodity and material metrics for the division.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 6+ years progressive supply chain/procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
  • Experience with transactions in SAP (highly preferred) or related ERP system.
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
  • Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
  • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
  • Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk, hear and see.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The Tactical Buyer enables the procurement of products and services. May support global procurement requirements. Supports the development/achievement of relevant system/process KPIs as well as ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Executes the purchasing of goods and services (develop and process Purchase Orders) for the division within the defined system.
  • Works to optimize utilization of SAP to drive procurement efficiencies, lower cost and working capital.
  • Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) to ensure compliance with all practices as well as leverage global purchasing scale.
  • Provides support to the business for supplier/vendor onboarding, development, quality improvement and related activities.
  • Identifies opportunities for supplier consolidation, leveraged purchasing opportunities, and supplier involvement in new product development/continuous improvement across the division.
  • Upholds contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Effectively supports plant and departmental management from a procurement standpoint for those locations assigned to position.
  • Assists with the maintenance of commodity and material metrics for the division.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 6+ years progressive supply chain/procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
  • Experience with transactions in SAP (highly preferred) or related ERP system.
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
  • Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
  • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
  • Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk, hear and see.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Tactical Buyer enables the procurement of products and services. May support global procurement requirements. Supports the development/achievement of relevant system/process KPIs as well as ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Executes the purchasing of goods and services (develop and process Purchase Orders) for the division within the defined system.
  • Works to optimize utilization of SAP to drive procurement efficiencies, lower cost and working capital.
  • Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) to ensure compliance with all practices as well as leverage global purchasing scale.
  • Provides support to the business for supplier/vendor onboarding, development, quality improvement and related activities.
  • Identifies opportunities for supplier consolidation, leveraged purchasing opportunities, and supplier involvement in new product development/continuous improvement across the division.
  • Upholds contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Effectively supports plant and departmental management from a procurement standpoint for those locations assigned to position.
  • Assists with the maintenance of commodity and material metrics for the division.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 6+ years progressive supply chain/procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
  • Experience with transactions in SAP (highly preferred) or related ERP system.
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
  • Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
  • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
  • Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk, hear and see.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Matthews International, we believe in a world of inspired possibilities. We believe that taking pride in our past inspires growth for the future. And that we all have a responsibility to explore new ways of thinking, working and advancing our craft.

Globally headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Matthews International is home to a global network of employees operating in three distinct industries—SGK Brand Solutions, Memorialization and Industrial Technologies. We care deeply about what they do each day—because when we’re inspired, we can inspire others. We can make difference that goes beyond expectations—for our clients, our community and our company.
Our dedication, drive and determination empower creativity and give us strength to transform inspired possibilities into inspiring realities. This is strengthened by our values which are fundamental to our business and guide how we work—to demonstrate integrity, cultivate employees, be our best, innovate and live the Matthews spirit.
www.matw.com
At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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