The Buyer will research and purchase products for CWCO Ltd. Responsible for ensuring that Purchase Orders are raised and approved, goods and services are received in a complete, accurate and timely manner. The Purchasing Officer is expected to liaise with suppliers across the business to align the purchasing process with company objectives and overall business strategy.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of Purchasing principles and processes.
• Experience with Purchasing systems (preferred).
• Analytical and have ability to solve purchasing and inventory related problems.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proactive, highly motivated and flexible.
• Highly organized.
• Experienced with MS Office including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
• Integrity and adherence to ethical procurement practices.
• Team player with ability to coordinate across functional areas.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience as a buyer would be advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance or related Field or experience would be preferred.
• Valid/current passport.
• Valid/current driver license
  Consolidated Water offers an attractive compensation and benefits package which includes paid time off, medical insurance and pension.
  The salary range for this position is 80,000 to 85,000.00
  This position is based at our Corporate Office - Consolidated Water / Aquilex - 5810 Coral Ridge Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33076
  Please send your resume at mnelson@cwco.com

• Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.
• Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers.
• Raise Purchase Orders in line with CWCO procurement policy and maintaining ethical standards and applicable laws/regulations.
• Ensure Purchase Orders are approved in line with CWCO company policy.
• Email the Purchase Order to the supplier & ensure order acknowledgement.
• Updating and maintaining records of all orders.
• Resolve discrepancies in invoices, delivery notes and goods received records in coordination with finance & stores.
• Coordinating with the logistics and warehouse team in Florida and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.
• Maintaining current applicable database information, i.e. part numbers, item descriptions & supplier database.
• Willingness to attend industry trade shows, product exhibitions, supplier visits and conferences to maintain current understanding of new products and trends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Drive continuous improvements through cost saving, alternative sources and process enhancements across the Purchasing process.