M24133 Buyer

CIMMYT; Estado de México; Presencial; MXN 30,000 - 60,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative non-profit organization is seeking a proactive Buyer for Logistics and Insurance. In this role, you will be instrumental in sourcing and managing procurement processes for essential goods and services. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the organization's mission to improve agricultural productivity. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, a solid background in logistics or procurement, and a passion for problem-solving. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the Global South and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth.

Servicios

Year-end bonus (40 days)

Vacation premium (56%)

Life and medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

Social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit)

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement or logistics roles.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct sourcing for goods and services locally and internationally.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and manage procurement processes.

Conocimientos

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Client Orientation

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's in International Trade

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Finance

Bachelor's in Logistics

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.

CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit cimmyt.org

CIMMYT is seeking a proactive, organize, problem solver and customer service-oriented professional for the position of Buyer: Logistics and Insurance to work on the Buyers Unit of CIMMYT.

Specific duties:

• Conducts sourcing of qualified providers for assigned goods and services both locally and internationally related with the following categories:
• Furniture and office equipment (purchase, repair, and maintenance)
• Risk management requirements (insurance, uniforms, PPE, etc.)
• Local and international logistics (transport, custom brokers, fuel cards, etc.)
• Identifies, proposes, and develops new providers of goods and services to facilitate CIMMYT's operating requirements
• Executes bidding/tender processes as required for competitive vendor selection
• Establishes an effective communication and collaboration process with internal clients, suppliers, and partner units to ensure efficient completion of the procurement process
• Negotiates the best terms possible with suppliers on all procurement transactions
• Request from the suppliers the documents for purchase agreement execution if the purchase transaction requires a contract
• Request from the new suppliers' documents required for vendor registration/onboarding
• Creates purchase order (PO) in the Institutional ERP system based on fully approved purchase requisition for the assigned procurement categories, send it for approval and forward it to the vendor, along with the purchase contract if a contract is needed
• Support in monthly and annual closing of POs in the institutional ERP
• Follow up of delivery of ordered goods and services with the assigned suppliers
• Coordinates with IMPEX specialist on the purchases of imported items, to ensure compliant, effective, and accelerated import process
• Instill a service-oriented mindset with efficacy and efficiency in the procurement operation
• Supports periodic vendor evaluation process and due diligence process
• Other related activities that may be assigned by the supervisor
  
  
  

Requirements

• The selected candidate must have a bachelor's degree in international Trade, Business Administration, Finance or Logistics
• The selected candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in similar roles or positions
• Advanced level in MS Office
• Advanced level of English (written and conversational). English will be tested, and candidate should score a minimum of C1 on CEFR
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Organization, Critical thinking, Teamwork, Client Orientation, Problem Solving decision making, Negotiation and Conflict resolution
• Knowledge of insurance matters will be considered as an advantage
  
  
  

Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).