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adm Promotions Buyer Textiles in CDMX, Mexico
As a Buyer you are in contact with several account teams across Europe and with our approved supplier base in the Far East to ensure optimal sourcing and buying within a specific product category. You aim to reach operational excellence, in line with adm procurement strategies set out by the Category Management Team.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
Research and select quality products and materials
Build relationship with global suppliers, and negotiate with them for the best price, quantities, and delivery timescales
Carry out price benchmarking
Collect quotes from vendors, analyze and make recommendations accordingly
Submit quotes back to the Client teams
Ensure all required information is completed in the system or tools used within the business
Raise and process Purchase Orders when needed
Request and manage samples documenting and providing feedback to the appropriate stakeholders
Kick off and monitor tooling process
Monitor productions, order management, and work closely with supply chain on deliveries
Submit POs to supplier and coordinating with production management teams
Ensure supplier sign off on POs
Book and manage quality assurance and quality control activities
Arrange transport of goods; DDP with the supplier or FOB with support from Supply Chain and responsibility for tracking and communication back to the Business Account Unit (BAU) to ensure on-time and in-full delivery
Keep supplier accountable for their responsibilities
Ensure factories are compliant per adm’s guidance
Daily contact with the various account teams and support them with issue resolution
Work collaboratively with other departments such as Sourcing, Quality, BAUs, Supplier Engagement, Supply Chain, and Finance/Accounts Payable/Receivable
Regular status update reports to the Buying Manager or line Manager
Become a subject matter expert in the assigned sourcing categories and develop technical expertise
Support briefings from other categories as needed
Identify gaps in our manufacturing base partners to assure all needs are covered according to client requests and region capabilities
Communicate gaps to be covered to the strategic teams and vendor engagement to work accordingly
Provide feedback on vendors to ensure continuous evaluation of adm preferred supplier list
Occasionally support on new business implementation RFQ’s
Knowledge/Experience
The ideal candidate has 1-3 years' experience working in sourcing / procurement roles
Excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget
Result driven & persuasive
Good order management skills and work well in deadline-oriented environment
Critical thinking, attention to details and ability to make decisions
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Able to work well in a team
Excellent computer skills (Office suite)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
English and Spanish are a must. Portuguese and/or Chinese are a plus
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Equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants' employment
Non-discrimination on grounds of disability, sex, race, color, race, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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