Bilingual Spanish Junior Buyer

The position will report to the Procurement and Houston Office Manager. It will interact with other Buyers and support staff in Houston, corporate office personnel, overseas buyers and vendors. Will negotiate and create RFQs, Purchase Orders, and commercial terms for: parts, materials, equipment. Verify requisition, technical specifications, clarify discrepancies, identify vendors, prepare and circulate RFQs to selected vendors, evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate terms, approve and obtain final authority for execution of purchase and delivery terms. Oversee vendor performance, track status of order from inception to delivery. Capable of handling low-complex RFQ processes and interacting with overseas Buyers. Characteristics:Responsible / Takes ownership in responsibilities, results oriented, Hard working, Team oriented, Persuasive communicator, Ethical and honest, Medium skills orientation in negotiating.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:1-2 years experience in Procurement. Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English and through different cultures. Well-organized, detail person.