Purchaser

About the role

Greif, a global leader in performance packaging, is hiring a Purchaser in Tigre, Argentina (job requisition 035795). The role covers indirect material and services procurement, supplier management and purchase order administration.

Key responsibilities

• Identify sourcing initiatives and evaluate potential suppliers on quality, total cost of ownership and delivery performance, and take part in annual supplier performance reviews.
• Negotiate contracts, terms and pricing for items not covered by strategic sourcing, logistics or other approved departments.
• Administer purchase orders for indirect material and services based on plant requisitions and coordinate timely receipt of materials at the plants.
• Work with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Ensure purchasing complies with Greif policies and local legislation, and that approvals follow the Approval Authority Matrix.
• Resolve pricing issues and support other departments with invoice and credit matching; keep INR/RNI balances current and manageable.
• Reduce manually entered and approved invoices, perform internal and external audits of purchasing processes, and raise and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) in a timely way.
• Communicate with sourcing, accounts payable and facility colleagues, share KPI updates and work under deadlines while handling several tasks at once.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, internal and external.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.