Posted Position Title Buyer/Contract Administrator

Job Number	1929517
Business	GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment	Oil & Gas
Posted Position Title	Buyer/Contract Administrator
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Sourcing
Function Segment	Sourcing
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Argentina
City	Comodoro Rivadavia
Postal Code	9000
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	The buyer / contract administrator will be responsible for supply services, tools and indirect material spending for Lufkin Argentina Comodoro Plant.
Essential Responsibilities	· Achieve lowest possible cost for material, balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs · Solicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate negotiation, cost and price analysis techniques, using available expertise from supporting organizations; implement purchase contracts following applicable company and government regulations · Evaluate current and anticipated requirements, determine potential sources, obtain bids, and plan programs to meet business needs · Provide coordination and leadership in procurement activities for assigned commodities · Responsible for assigned commodities to meet the requirements of the business · Perform continual market analysis and monitor supplier progress · Coordinate training of suppliers to accomplish business initiatives · Perform some or all of the required functions from initiation of an intent to purchase to satisfactory delivery of material or service · Initiates necessary actions to assure best value is received, customer delivery requirements are met, and address any manufacturing problems at supplier facility
Qualifications/Requirements	· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 2 years of experience in a Sourcing role) Electronic or Mechanical engineer, we accept also engineering students in last year of their careers Knowledge of technical materials · Willingness to travel to suppliers up to 30 % is required
Desired Characteristics	· Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish · Strong interpersonal and leadership skills · Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with sound judgment and a diplomatic attitude · Highly motivated team member / leader · Ability to make formal and appealing presentations

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