Under minimal supervision of the Purchasing Manage. Buyer must provide consistency and posses good attention to detail. Buyer manages the supply chain to support the overall needs of the business (sourcing, and negotiating with new and existing suppliers, materials, and services as needed to increase capacities, improve quality and reduce costs); review demand requirements and place purchase orders as needed to meet those requirements; and participate in team activities as required. This role will engage in contracting, international and domestic merch fulfillment activities, communication, with suppliers as well as internal and external customers, and overall project management.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Runs the order recommendation, reviews and releases orders according to MRP suggestions and considers stock rotation objectives and needs by dates
• Ensures on time delivery for open orders to suppliers and works on establishing an efficient working cooperation with them
• Create, Issue, Maintain and Expedite purchase orders for assigned drop ship requisitions
• Enters/updates part item information into the ERP System
• Ensures the availability of items for the flow of production processes according to demand and inventory availability objectives.
• Analyses possible issues and the options regarding availability of items and takes necessary actions.
• Follows the order acknowledgement received from suppliers and inputs the dates in the ERP systems, to make sure that all orders have a promised date received within the specified time frame.
• Follows ASCP signals to make sure parts are delivered in due time and without creating excess (Exception Messages: Compression Days, Pull In, Push Out, Cancellation messages
• Consistent review of invoicing price or count discrepancy. Communicates with finance team to have them released for payment.
• Updates suppliers contact details in the ERP system when needed.
• Updates item attributes whenever there is a change.
• Monitor potential risks caused by delivery delay etc. and take necessary actions with other departments to ensure availability of product.
• Communicates suppliers related issues with sourcing group to ensure proper development measures are taken
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and be able to interact with associates and managers in various departments/countries and resolve common concerns with diplomacy and professionalism

Who You Are:

You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You connect the right people to accomplish goals. You focus on highest priorities and set aside less critical tasks. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain / management / business / engineering or STEM. •
• 3-5 years' experience in Purchasing or Production Scheduling/Planning
• Thorough knowledge of MRP and Capacity Planning and sound S&OP Experience
• Basic understanding of engineering specifications, manufacturing processes, cost analysis preferred.
• Import/Export/Incoterms knowledge. Language Skills
• English Proficiency Required

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience working with Oracle ERP system Preferred
• Good working knowledge of MRP
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel and PowerPoint
• Good analytic and problem-solving skills and be attentive to detail work in a dynamic environment.
• Good Negotiating Skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability maintaining positive work relationships with all work associates.
• Ability to maintain good customer relations.

Our Offer To You:

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

At Emerson, we have seven Employee Resource Groups that demonstrate our commitment with DE&I. Through continuous development of activities, programs, and social awareness. Our communities are:

• Black Employee Alliance
• Diverse Abilities
• HOPE
• LGTBIQ + Allies CR
• Costa Rica SOMOS
• Mosaic
• Women's Impact Network

At Emerson, we are passionate about what we do. Our technology and engineering expertise has enabled us to be at the forefront of innovation for over a century. Our commitment to excellence and innovative technologies has positioned us as a leader in the world of automation solutions and engineering.

We believe that our success lies in the strength of our people; what sets Emerson apart is our unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We firmly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, allowing us to address sophisticated challenges with new perspectives. We embrace individuals from all walks of life, valuing their unique backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. When you join our team, you become part of a rich tapestry of talent that propels us forward.

We not only care about our people professionally but also personally. At Emerson, we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create an environment where individuals can grow both personally and professionally. We offer a range of development opportunities, mentorship programs, and support networks to ensure that our employees thrive in their careers.