Position Title Indirect Buyer – Americas Department Procurement / Purchasing Reports to Regional Procurement Manager – Americas Position Purpose The Indirect Buyer – Americas is responsible for the execution, placement, and follow-up of purchase orders for indirect materials and services across the Americas region. Indirect procurement includes all goods and services not incorporated into the final product, such as services, maintenance, HR-related purchases, production support, machinery‑related items, office supplies, and general operational needs. This role is execution-focused, ensuring timely PO placement, order confirmation, delivery follow‑up, and issue resolution, while maintaining strong communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Scope & Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Create, release, and manage purchase orders for indirect materials and services in SAP. Ensure correct PO execution, confirmations, delivery tracking, and invoice alignment. Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding indirect purchasing needs. Support low‑value and low‑complexity negotiations (e.g., office supplies, basic services, small‑volume purchases). Follow up with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery and service execution. Resolve day‑to‑day issues related to pricing discrepancies, delivery delays, and order confirmations. Ensure compliance with internal procurement processes and policies. Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and SAP records. Negotiation & Decision Boundaries Negotiate small‑volume, low‑risk, operational purchases. Strategic, high‑value, or complex indirect negotiations are handled by Strategic Buyers (Mexico) or the Regional Procurement Manager. Escalate strategic or high‑impact topics accordingly. Key Interfaces Internal customers (Operations, Maintenance, HR, Engineering, Finance, Production) Suppliers and service providers Strategic Buyers (Mexico) Regional Procurement Management Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field. Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in an Indirect Purchasing, Buyer, or Procurement Execution role. Proven experience managing purchase orders and supplier follow‑up. Experience supporting multiple internal stakeholders simultaneously. Technical Skills SAP experience is mandatory, specifically: Purchase order creation and release Order confirmations Follow‑up and basic procurement transactions Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook). Language Skills English: Advanced / Fluent (mandatory) Spanish: Native or fluent Competencies & Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. High customer service orientation (internal customer focus). Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Well‑organized, detail-oriented, and execution-driven. Comfortable working with operational pressure and deadlines. Proactive follow‑up and problem‑solving mindset. Benefits Onsite Café (US) #J-18808-Ljbffr