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Acuity

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

Material Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGuadalupe, MexicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree is required.
  • Previous experience in purchasing or procurement is required.
  • Advanced English proficiency is required.
  • Intermediate Excel skills are required.
  • Knowledge of Kanban is required.
  • Knowledge of material requirements planning is required.
  • Supply chain knowledge is required.
  • Logistics knowledge is required.
  • Import/export knowledge is required.
  • Ability to use and interpret data to determine purchasing needs and support inventory management activities is required.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously is required.
  • High attention to detail is required.
  • Accuracy in maintaining information in systems is required.
  • Ability to build and maintain supplier relationships is required.
  • Negotiation skills are required.
  • Discipline to meet deadlines and established timelines is required.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze material requirements for the next three months and identify potential supply risks.
  • Monitor purchase orders and supplier-promised delivery dates.
  • Convert planning requisitions into purchase orders.
  • Communicate purchase orders and required delivery dates to suppliers.
  • Follow up on shipments, including cross-border shipments, through receipt at the plant.
  • Execute planning requests such as pull-ins, push-outs, and cancellations.
  • Communicate results and changes to Planning.
  • Identify and resolve materials held in receiving or quarantine.
  • Follow up on and resolve invoice holds.
  • Communicate parameter updates to Sourcing, including price, lead time, minimum order quantity, and standard pack.
  • Execute Engineering-approved material deviations when supply issues occur.
  • Manage phase-in and phase-out material processes.
  • Communicate demand expectations to suppliers.
  • Execute return-to-supplier processes according to return material authorization instructions.
  • Execute split purchases according to Sourcing guidelines.
  • Conduct open market research.
  • Analyze purchase price variance and execute actions according to Sourcing approvals.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase order information in the system.
  • Escalate supplier issues to Operations and Tactical Sourcing.
  • Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

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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