Parts Buyer

Job Duties

• Purchase parts in a timely manner adhering to production deadlines


• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities


• Stay updated on market trends, pricing variations, and industry practices to implement strategic procurement decisions.


• Identify, select and manage suppliers based on performance, cost, quality, and delivery considerations.


• Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable conditions aligning with SQM’s objectives, and optimization of procurement conditions.


• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and vendors.


• Process orders, monitor delivery dates and orders to ensure products and services meet the required standards, perform follow-ups, and maintain records.


• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory.


• Resolve any issues and disputes regarding delivery, price discrepancies, quality or other concerns.
  


• Ensure proper documentation, record keeping, filing of purchase orders, invoices, and other related documents.


• Respond to overseas vendor issues after business hours


• Material costing and price structure analysis.


• Familiarity with electrical components, machined parts, and industrial automation hardware.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings.