Buyer I

Johnson & Johnson

Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Purchase order creation and monitoring
Inventory level management
Supplier issue resolution
** Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Buyer I for their team in Alajuela, Costa Rica, to handle day-to-day purchasing activities while ensuring the timely procurement of goods and services. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, some experience in manufacturing or supply chain, and strong analytical and communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Buyer I is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities, ensuring timely procurement of goods and services at competitive pricing, while maintaining quality standards and supporting operational continuity.
  • Identify issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns, and quality issues and non-conformances with suppliers.
  • Identify cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities through supplier negotiations, sourcing initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Buyer I for their team in Alajuela, Costa Rica, to handle day-to-day purchasing activities while ensuring the timely procurement of goods and services. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, some experience in manufacturing or supply chain, and strong analytical and communication skills. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Purchase order creation and monitoring
  • Inventory level management
  • Supplier issue resolution
  • Cost savings identification
  • ERP transaction processing

Nice-to-have

  • Relationship building with cross-functional teams
  • Supplier collaboration and negotiation
  • Continuous improvement efforts
  • Analytical reasoning and business savvy

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or advanced student
  • 0-1 year experience in manufacturing/supply chain
  • Experience in regulated environment preferred
  • Cost accounting understanding/experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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