Job Description:

P2P Junior Buyer Indirect Procurement Operations

Huntsman is seeking a Junior Buyer Indirect Procurement Operations supporting the GBS Division located in Costa Rica. This position will report to the Indirect Procurement Team Lead.

Job Scope

Monitor procurement systems by reviewing points of integration, resolving errors, placing purchase orders, and processing invoice disputes in a compliant manner for multiple purchasing areas. Manage and maintain purchasing data including pricing and order profiles, supplier data, and orders placed according to strategic sourcing expectations. Collaborate with commercial purchasing teams and key stakeholders as the daily operational contact between purchasing and manufacturing sites or administrative departments. Identify process improvement opportunities to drive automation, streamline processes, and create efficiencies aligned with procurement strategy. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and environment, health, and security standards.

In summary, as the Junior Buyer Indirects Procurement Operations, you will:

• Monitor procurement systems by reviewing points of integration, resolving errors, placing purchase orders, and processing invoice disputes in a compliant manner for multiple purchasing areas.
• Manage and maintain all levels of purchasing data including pricing and order profiles, supplier data, and orders placed according to strategic sourcing expectations.
• Collaborate with the commercial purchasing and key stakeholders by being the daily operational contact between purchasing and several manufacturing sites or administrative departments.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to drive automation, streamline processes, and create efficiencies based on strategic optimization and the procurement strategy and in consultation with the business. Provide and share status updates to internal stakeholders on purchased goods and services, within standards of information management.
• Ensure, follow-up and control the compliance of processes and organizational policies regarding environment, health, and security standards.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.

All candidates are expected to work at our office in AFZ, Heredia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please note that there may be occasions where additional office days are required, due specific business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or related.

Skills and knowledge

• Understanding of the purchasing process.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• B2 English required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to procurement, or purchasing processes through internships, academic projects, or previous experience.

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.    

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