Buyer Assistant

Coordinate international and domestic purchase in the markets, for all kinds of items (consumables, tooling, equipments and services in general).

Essential Responsibilities (activities):

• Responsible for managing the cost, quality of process, by issuing/managing purchase orders, maintaining delivery schedules and establishing clear communication rhythm to assure customer expectations are met.
• Identify alternate sources for assigned items to assure best in market conditions is obtained and/or negotiate best commercial conditions with current suppliers.
• Supplier registration in the system.
• Send purchase order with all necessary specifications and requirements.
• Promotes Follow up of quotations and purchase orders.
• Acts as a facilitator between technical area or stakeholder, suppliers, international trade, and tax areas.
• Achievement of deflation target.
• Develops and / or participated in projects aimed at productivity gains, cost savings and / or TAT, in the internal and external environment.
• Manage import process (including authorization shipments and analysis of documentation).

Qualifications/Requirements (Experience/Education)

• Bachelor's degree ( in progress) : Business Administration, Economics or Engineering.
• Knowledge in sourcing process
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal communications, and negotiation skills with ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Intermediate English
• Lean Manufacturing Knowledge
• OASIS SAP Knowledge

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
• Negotiation Skills.

GE is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No