Buyer Analyst

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Job Description:

Main responsibilities:

·       Perform simple to moderate transactional buying activities for a specific assigned country/ies, region or area, which includes (but not limited to) the following:

o   Managing the purchase order process to completion

o   Maintaining price information in the system

o   Follow thru on PO deliveries and vendor coordination

o   Purchasing reporting activities

·       Meet the minimum target daily productivity set by the Buyer Team Lead

·       Resolving simple to moderate exceptions and handling inquiries from suppliers and stakeholders

·       Follows a variety of clearly defined procedures under general guidance within Sourcing areas;

·       Ensures compliance to internal source-to-pay business rules and SOX controls 

General Requirements:

•        Bachelors degree in any Business, Engineering, Finance or any related courses

•        1-2 years experience within Sourcing area or purchasing transactional activities

•        Highly customer service and quality oriented mindset;

•        Proficient research, analytical and problem solving skills;

•        Continuous improvement mindset

•        Knowledge of sourcing principles;

•        Working knowledge of MS Office tools;

•        Structured approach to effectively and efficiently planning own workload;

•        Team oriented person who can focus on the details.

•        Knowledge of ERP/SAP, Sourcing Tools and Applications an advantage

•   Knowledge in English, and Nihongo (Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading Skills) are necessary for this role

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