Job Opportunities Operational Spot Buyer (111319)

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Operational Spot Buyer, your future role?

You'll provide daily support to Givaudan's businesses in Argentina and Brazil following-up operational activities related to purchasing channels of indirect materials and services, ensuring smooth procurement processes and supporting continuous improvement projects. You will report into the Indirect Materials & Services Spot Buy Manager.

You will be part of Givaudan's Global Business Services (GBS), which provides support to our businesses in the Americas regions. You will work under a hybrid working model, 4 days from home and 1 day a week at our GBS offices located in Martinez, Buenos Aires Province.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Provide operational support to the purchasing process of indirect materials and services of Givaudan's operations in Argentina and Brazil.
• Maintain procurement data for catalogues and MRO (stock tems) in the SAP system.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of data, including item descriptions, pricing, and availability.
• Collaborate with relevant partners to gather and validate data.
• Monitor procurement activities, ensuring order placement and delivery.
• Address any issues or discrepancies that may arise during the procurement process.
• Coordinate with our teams and external suppliers to resolve operational challenges.
• Develop relationships with important partners, including suppliers and internal departments.
• Collaborate with partners to understand their procurement needs and provide necessary support.
• Ensure smooth coordination and understanding of procurement activities.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with other teams to implement process enhancements.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

You?

If you are someone who wants to shape your own world, who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment, who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are, then join us. And improve your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• University degree or advanced studies in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, International Trade or related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in similar roles in Purchasing areas at international companies.
• Experience in data management, with large amount of data involved.
• Experience in SAP or other procurement systems.
• Intermediate level of English and Portuguese, both oral and written.

Our Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• Annual bonus.
• Medical and dental insurance coverage.
• Gym discount.
• Career Development Opportunities with access to many virtual learning sessions.
• International working environment
• Quality of Life program.

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You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
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