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
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Create, release, and manage purchase orders for indirect materials and services in SAP.
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Ensure correct PO execution, confirmations, delivery tracking, and invoice alignment.
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Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding indirect purchasing needs.
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Support low-value and low-complexity negotiations (e.g., office supplies, basic services, small-volume purchases).
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Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and service execution.
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Resolve day-to-day issues related to pricing discrepancies, delivery delays, and order confirmations.
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Ensure compliance with internal procurement processes and policies.
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Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and SAP records.
Negotiation & Decision Boundaries
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Negotiate small-volume, low-risk, operational purchases.
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Strategic, high-value, or complex indirect negotiations are handled by Strategic Buyers (Mexico) or the Regional Procurement Manager.
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Escalate strategic or high-impact topics accordingly.
Key Interfaces
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Internal customers (Operations, Maintenance, HR, Engineering, Finance, Production)
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Suppliers and service providers
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Strategic Buyers (Mexico)
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Regional Procurement Management
Required Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
Experience
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Minimum 5 years of experience in an Indirect Purchasing, Buyer, or Procurement Execution role.
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Proven experience managing purchase orders and supplier follow-up.
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Experience supporting multiple internal stakeholders simultaneously.
Technical Skills
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SAP experience is mandatory, specifically:
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Purchase order creation and release
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Order confirmations
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Follow-up and basic procurement transactions
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
Language Skills
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English: Advanced / Fluent (mandatory)
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Spanish: Native or fluent
Competencies & Soft Skills
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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High customer service orientation (internal customer focus).
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Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Well-organized, detail-oriented, and execution-driven.
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Comfortable working with operational pressure and deadlines.
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Proactive follow-up and problem-solving mindset.
