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Job Description The Junior Operational Buyer is responsible for managing procurement tasks in support of Procurement and Procurement internal customers. This role will execute daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly tasks to support Latin America and NI US Branches. The position requires flexibility and organizational skills to understand and prioritize tasks to ensure the most optimal outcome. This person will issue Purchase Orders to a global supply base, follow up on the delivery of ordered goods and services, communicating with suppliers regarding Procurement requirements, while fostering positive collaborative relationships. The buyer will be required to resolve issues and conflicts related to quality, cost, delivery, payments, and compliance to NI standards. As Indirect Procurement is a Global organization, Buyer may interact and/or work on projects with Strategic Buyers or Category Managers from different geographic regions, besides interacting with other organizations, thus the person needs to show strong networking and teamwork skills. Responsibilities Timely and accurate Purchase Order execution, management and maintenance Executing PO reports on a timely manner Resolving ordering and payment issues with the help of Accounts Payable and Procurement peers for suppliers and internal stakeholders Adding approved suppliers in NI’s Supplier network Perform monthly ordering and billing reconciliations Quoting cost efficient goods and services Requirements Currently studying or recently graduated from Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Commerce, or related fields Problem solving skills Advanced English communication skills – verbal and written Ability to prioritize, multitask and quickly switch context Intermediate MS Excel, Power Point, and Word Strong interpersonal skills to interact with team members, internal customers Ability to exercise good judgment when making decisions, aligned with the company values Passion for continuous improvement. Oracle ERP experience is a plus, but not required About Us Why NI? There are many reasons to consider joining a company. Key among them are the people, the ideas, and the technology. At NI, we believe in the power and potential of connecting the three to create a path to success. The people : We’re looking for curious and creative problem solvers who value diversity and fresh perspectives, are bold and kind, and willing to take chances. The ideas : What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you want to program robots? Build flying cars? Leave the world better than you found it? At NI, we build on the big ideas of big dreamers to make their visions a reality. The technology : With our tailored, software-connected approach, we support our customers through all phases of the product development cycle. From 5G and medical innovations to autonomous driving and the future of space travel, we help our customers Engineer Ambitiously every day. We’ve long been globally recognized as a top employer. Our compensation and benefits are very competitive, as are our modern workspaces, career development and mobility opportunities, and a culture that fosters belonging and emphasizes community giving. We encourage our teammates to challenge the status quo and collaborate with one another to build innovative solutions. No matter your career path, we’re here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster. Are you up for the challenge of helping shape humanity for the next 100 years? If so, let’s get started, and let’s Engineer Ambitiously together. We are changing how we work by offering more flexibility. NI has decided to take a hybrid approach (working both on- and off-site) at an aggregate level. We know that different roles have different requirements, so we’re embracing a full range of options.
