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Acuity

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

Material Buyer

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeNuevo Leon, MexicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed degree.
  • Previous experience in Purchasing or Procurement.
  • Advanced English proficiency.
  • Intermediate Excel proficiency.
  • Knowledge of Kanban.
  • Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP).
  • Knowledge of supply chain operations.
  • Knowledge of logistics.
  • Knowledge of import and export.
  • Ability to use and interpret data to determine purchasing needs and support inventory management activities.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining information in systems.
  • Ability to maintain supplier relationships.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Discipline to meet established dates and deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze material requirements for the next three months and identify supply risks.
  • Track purchase orders and suppliers’ delivery and promised dates.
  • Convert requisitions generated by Planning into purchase orders.
  • Communicate purchase orders and required delivery dates to suppliers.
  • Track shipments, including cross-border processes, through receipt of material at the plant.
  • Execute changes requested by Planning, including pull-ins, push-outs, and cancellations.
  • Communicate results and changes to Planning.
  • Identify and resolve materials held in receiving or quarantine.
  • Track and resolve invoice holds.
  • Communicate to Sourcing the need to update parameters such as price, lead time, minimum order quantity, and standard pack.
  • Execute material deviations approved by Engineering when supply problems arise.
  • Manage material phase-in and phase-out processes.
  • Communicate demand expectations to suppliers.
  • Execute returns to suppliers according to return material authorization instructions.
  • Execute split purchases according to Sourcing rules.
  • Conduct open-market research.
  • Analyze purchase price variance and take actions according to Sourcing approvals.
  • Maintain accurate, current purchase-order information to ensure visibility and metrics.
  • Escalate supplier problems to Operations and Tactical Sourcing.

About the Company

Acuity

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

Acuity provides accounting services designed for high-growth startups, offering everything from virtual bookkeeping to fractional CFOs. It combines highly certified people, proven processes, and world-class accounting technologies to manage a company’s books and financial reporting. Clients access a range of services tailored to their needs, from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic financial guidance, all supported by standardized workflows and advanced software. This makes Acuity different from competitors by focusing specifically on startups and growth-stage businesses, delivering a full spectrum of accounting functions under one roof and emphasizing scalable processes and tech. The goal is to let startups concentrate on building their business while Acuity handles their financial operations and helps them scale efficiently.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$1.5M
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
2004

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