Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Buyer 1

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan José Province, Escazu, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, materials management, or supply chain management, or a related field, is preferred.
Requires 1 to 3 years of experience in purchasing or production scheduling/planning areas.
Requires advanced English level (B2+).
Requires knowledge of materials requirements planning (MRP) and capacity planning.
Requires good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Run the order recommendation, review, and release orders according to MRP suggestions, considering stock rotation objectives and needs-by dates.
Ensure on-time delivery for open orders to suppliers and work on establishing efficient working cooperation with them.
Create, issue, maintain, and expedite purchase orders for assigned drop-ship requisitions.
Enter and update part item information in the ERP system.
Follow order acknowledgements received from suppliers and input dates in the ERP system to ensure all orders have a promised date received within the specified time frame.
Follow ASCP signals to ensure parts are delivered on time and without creating excess, including compression days, pull-in, push-out, and cancellation messages.
Consistently review invoicing price or count discrepancies and communicate with the finance team to have them release items for payment.
Update item attributes whenever there is a change.
Communicate supplier-related issues with the sourcing group to ensure proper development measures are taken.
Work independently and in a team environment, interact with associates and managers in various departments and countries, and resolve common concerns with diplomacy and professionalism.
Manage the supply chain to support business needs by sourcing and negotiating with new and existing suppliers for materials and services as needed to increase capacity, improve quality, and reduce costs.
Review weekly demand requirements and place purchase orders as needed to meet those requirements.
Participate in team activities as required.

Desired Qualifications

APICS or CPM certification.
Ability to maintain positive work relationships with work associates.
Ability to maintain good customer relations.
Skills in negotiations, conflict management, and change management.
Experience working with the Oracle ERP system.
Basic understanding of engineering specifications, manufacturing processes, and cost analysis.
Knowledge of import/export and Incoterms.

Under minimal supervision of the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer manages the supply chain to support the overall needs of the business (sourcing and negotiating with new and existing suppliers, materials, and services as needed to increase capacities, improve quality, and reduce costs); reviews weekly demand requirements and places purchase orders as needed to meet those requirements; and participates in team activities as required.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Run the order recommendation, review, and release orders according to MRP suggestions and consider stock rotation objectives and needs by dates
Ensures on-time delivery for open orders to suppliers and works on establishing an efficient working cooperation with them
Creates, issues, maintains, and expedites purchase orders for assigned drop ship requisitions.
Enters/updates part item information into the ERP System
Follows the order acknowledgement received from suppliers and inputs the dates in the ERP system to make sure that all orders have a promised date received within the specified time frame
Follows ASCP signals to make sure parts are delivered in due time and without creating excess (Exception Messages: Compression Days, Pull In, Push Out, Cancellation messages)
Consistent review of invoicing price or count discrepancies. Communicates with the finance team to have them release for payment.
Updates item attributes whenever there is a change.
Communicates suppliers' related issues with the sourcing group to ensure proper development measures are taken
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and be able to interact with associates and managers in various departments/countries and resolve common concerns with diplomacy and professionalism.

Who You Are:

You balance planning with actions. You engage in collaborative planning. You keep a strong bottom-line orientation. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Materials Management, or Supply Chain Management, or any related field is preferred
1 to 3 years of experience in Purchasing or Production Scheduling/Planning areas
Advanced English Level (B2+)
Knowledge of MRP and Capacity Planning
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Highly organized and detail oriented.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills and be attentive to detail work in a dynamic environment.
APICS / CPM certification.
Ability to maintain positive work relationships with all work associates.
Ability to maintain good customer relations.
Skilled in negotiations, conflict management, and change management
Experience working with the Oracle ERP system.
Basic understanding of engineering specifications, manufacturing processes, and cost analysis (preferred).
Import/Export/Incoterms knowledge.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.

About the Company

Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Emerson Electric builds automation equipment and software for organizations that operate factories, utilities, and industrial facilities. Its instruments measure conditions such as pressure and flow, while valves, controllers, and software help operators regulate processes and track equipment performance. DeltaV manages industrial control systems, and the company also develops test and measurement tools used to validate electronic products. Customers pay for equipment, software licenses, and services that support installation, maintenance, and operation across a plant's life. Emerson was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Clayton, MO
Founded: 1890

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