Buyer

IPC is a fintech company that focuses on the human element. With a global presence, we support local markets with our advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions. Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency. Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success. **TITLE: Buyer I**: **DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain**: **OFFICE LOCATION: Madrid**: **JOB TYPE: Full time, permanent, hybrid**: **Role overview**: The Buyer executes purchasing of goods and services as required for multiple IPC organizations. The role encompasses sourcing of requirements and price negotiation. Support the negotiation and execution of contractual agreements and statements of work when required. The Buyer I usually manages low-level impact commodities and purchases across a region and assists others with commercial negotiations. - Create and execute purchase orders from approved requisitions to meet business requirements - Confirm orders - Manage supplier delivery dates and address lead-time issues - Support accounts payable to ensure proper and prompt payment of suppliers including invoice issue resolution - Assure acceptable quality levels in all purchased goods and services - Utilize data to assist management development of sourcing plans for all assigned products and services - Assist negotiations for part and service pricing - Assist contract efforts for commercial requirements - Identify and select suppliers to meet product and service requirements - Interact with suppliers to explain IPC and our processes - Support regular supplier business reviews to ensure solid relationships - Provide ongoing purchasing activity reporting to IPC management including cost savings, on-time delivery, etc. - Annual cost improvement, enhanced payment term, inventory turns, and others as assigned **Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in the Role**: - 2+ years of purchasing experience - Must have strong English skills, both oral and written - Experience managing commodities such as electronics, custom fabricated material such as plastic or PCBs, servers, networking equipment, cabling, software, software licenses, software and hardware maintenance, as well as installation, consulting, and other related services. - Demonstrated negotiation experience - Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel - Oracle ERP experience desired - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work with management oversight - Must possess strong problem solving skills and be capable of closing assigned tasks - As a support function, ability to work with internal teams and interact with all staff levels of the organization - Ability to work across entire assigned regions including NA, EMEA, and/or APAC **What's in it for you?** At IPC, your compensation is only part of the package. We are committed to investing in a range of programs and initiatives to improve the overall experience of our employees. In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we're pleased to offer benefits including: - Competitive Base Salaries - Benefits package: Private Health Insurance + Pluxee Transport Pass + Pluxee Restaurant Pass - Additional Time off for Charity Work and Volunteering - Tuition Reimbursement - Certification Bonus Program - Access to "IPC University" our Internal E-Learning Platform - Access to LinkedIn Learning - Structured Onboarding Training and Peer Mentor Support - Wellness Program - Employee Referral Scheme Further information about your benefits will be provided during your onboarding process. **Additional Information**: At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some employees may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs. Your precise work schedule will be determined by you and your Line Manager before commencement of employment with IPC. **IPC's Work Culture**: The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today. Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness. We live and breathe our commitment to inno