107 Ofertas de Buyer en Costa Rica

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines.

This position requires knowledge that is acquired through experience, specialized education or training. The role has clearly defined procedures and tasks as well as defined guidelines to aid in decision making. The job should possess a good knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the range of processes, procedures and systems to be used in carrying out assigned tasks and a basic understanding of the underlying concepts & principles upon which the job is based. The knowledge can be acquired through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. The job requires the ability to make judgements based on practice and previous experience. This job typically requires a minimum of 3 or more years experience.

Job Description Summary

GPC Purchasing Manufacturing Buyer

What you will do:

The Buyer is responsible for performing purchasing activities for assigned portfolio to ensure a high level of customer service. The role will interface daily with suppliers to ensure that we have procured the right amount of finished goods or materials from the supplier and will mitigate and adjust requirements based on weekly planning reviews from supply planning. The Buyer will operate proactively in identifying supply chain risk. The role will work alongside Supply Planners, Production Schedulers and Sourcing Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain master data set up in the transactional systems, including e.g. but not limited to: supplier lead time, lot size, MOQ and buyer purchasing group.
• Communicate forecast requirements to suppliers basing on information from production schedulers and supply planning.
• Ensure all POs are placed accordingly to purchasing signals and ensure the Order Confirmation from supplier on timely manner.
• Ensure the exception messages (pull in, push out and cancel) execution and update the system accordingly.
• Act as the first line of contact with suppliers and provide information based on the current supply requirements, PO changes and quality issues communication / follow ups. Drive meeting with suppliers to review and resolve supply issues.
• Work and coordinate cross-functionally to support Stryker initiatives and support activities to improve business processes and continuity, materials availability, ensure quality requirements and documentation.
• Proactively prepare reports and analyze to identify supply gaps and opportunities and drive improvement activities to close them.
• Represent purchasing function at meetings with suppliers and cross functional departments.
• Involvement in projects to ensure the supply as capacity increases or price increases
• Review of back order and safety stock health to manage deliveries from suppliers
  Point of contact for Accounts Payable for invoice resolution: price mismatch, quantity mismatch etc.

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree level in Business/Industrial o Materials Engineering/Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Manufacturing.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Good knowledge of MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Teams
• High sense of urgency, structure and attention to detail.
  Team worker

Travel Percentage: 10%

Confluent Medical Technologies
is a financially healthy and rapidly growing medical device company dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering, and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components and tubing, balloon expandable stents and catheters, complex catheters, biomedical textiles, and high precision polymer tubing. We take pride in our position as the leader in the medical technology space and are driven by a passion to create products that our clients have envisioned for their customers.

At Confluent, we are committed to our
values
of
teamwork
,
innovation
,
accountability
,
integrity
,
leadership
, and
customer focus,
and we invest in a team who represents these values. Every member of our team plays a critical role in delivering life-saving medical devices through innovative materials science, engineering, and manufacturing. We are the medical device industry's most trusted partner, and we accomplish this with an organization focused on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

We are looking for a
Staff Buyer
join our team in
Costa Rica.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Other duties may be assigned)

Materials Administration

• Manage purchase orders (generate, adjust, expedite) based on MRP, project, and customer needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams to set priorities and maintain optimal service levels.
• Track and resolve order delays, communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Support product development needs, ensuring cost competitiveness and on-time material availability.
• Drive cost savings initiatives and participate in sourcing projects.
• Mentor junior buyers and lead complex commodities/projects, introducing and implementing process improvements.

Supplier Management

• Evaluate, select, and partner with suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
• Secure bids to maintain a competitive supplier environment.
• Resolve supplier issues and maintain strong, transparent relationships.
• Stay informed on market trends affecting assigned commodities.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to FDA, BSI, and internal quality requirements.
• Review material change orders and maintain accurate purchasing master data and AVL.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, and Quality teams to ensure timely and compliant material flow.

Inventory Management

• Oversee high-impact and high-value commodities and projects.
• Make purchasing decisions balancing cost, service, and inventory targets.
• Identify and manage expired, excess, or obsolete materials.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree completed in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Commers, Supply Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Manufacturing.
• Experience in the Medical Device industry (required).
• Advanced level of English (C1)
• Strong negotiation and effective communication skills.
• Proactivity, organization, analytical skills, and critical thinking.
• APICS certification, knowledge of Kinaxis, and experience in New Products/Transfers will be considered a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong self-management; adaptable to different work schedules.
• Skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting business, technical, and regulatory materials.
• Strong problem-solving ability, capable of working with limited standardization and complex variables.
• Adept at developing innovative solutions to complex business challenges, applying sound judgment and creativity.

This job description is an outline of the major recurring responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of the work to be performed. Other related job objectives, special assignments and less significant responsibilities will typically be performed by the incumbent(s).

Job Summary
Join our team as a Customer Service Specialist where you will leverage your expertise in customer service and MS Excel to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline processes. With 2 to 3 years of experience you will play a crucial role in managing customer interactions and ensuring a seamless experience. This work-from-home position offers a day shift allowing you to balance work and personal commitments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer inquiries and provide timely and accurate responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Utilize MS Excel to analyze customer data and generate reports that support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues and improve service delivery.
• Implement strategies to enhance the customer experience and ensure a high level of service quality.
• Monitor customer feedback and work towards continuous improvement in service offerings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to foster loyalty and trust.
• Assist in the development and implementation of customer service policies and procedures.
• Provide training and support to team members to ensure consistent service standards.
• Coordinate with inventory management teams to ensure product availability and timely delivery.
• Track and report on key performance indicators to measure service effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to maintain a competitive edge.
• Contribute to the companys purpose by ensuring customer satisfaction and positive brand reputation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate proficiency in customer service and MS Excel to effectively manage customer interactions.
• Possess strong analytical skills to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills to interact with customers and team members.
• Show experience in inventory management and customer experience as a plus.
• Display the ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage time effectively.
• Have a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Maintain a customer-centric mindset to drive service excellence.

Certifications Required
Certified Customer Service Professional (CCSP) or equivalent certification.

We're Hiring: Media Buyer

Location: Remote (Costa Rica)

Dialogue Labs is looking for a
performance-driven Media Buyer
to scale our AI-powered paid media engine across Google Ads, Bing & Display.

This is a
hands-on performance role
where speed, precision, and ROI are everything.

Account Setup & Infrastructure

• Build and manage scalable account structures for Google & Bing Ads

• Execute advanced keyword research and match type strategies

• Write and test ad copy variants ensuring compliance alignment

• Set up smart bid strategies (manual + automated), geo-targeting, and day-parting

• Implement ad extensions (sitelinks, callouts, etc.)

• Maintain negative keyword lists and quality filters

Testing, Optimization & Performance

• Monitor and maximize Quality Score across campaigns

• Run A/B tests on ads and landing paths to drive CTR and conversions

• Use Search Query Reports for precision optimizations

• Optimize bids, budgets, and creatives to hit aggressive ROI targets

• Flag underperforming domains/websites and drive remediation

• Manage display and remarketing campaigns where applicable

Analytics & Tracking

• Own and validate all conversion tracking (Google Ads, Bing Ads)

• Deploy and troubleshoot via Google Tag Manager (GTM)

• Use GA4 + internal reporting to analyze funnel performance and conversion goals

• Ensure accurate, clean data flow with robust UTM/tag structures

Platform Contribution & Automation

• Collaborate with product/tech to enhance media automation processes

• Propose, test, and validate improvements to our ad deployment engine

Organization & SOPs

• Enforce naming conventions, campaign hygiene, and structure discipline

• Build and document SOPs and playbooks to support scale

Ideal Background

• Excellent English Level: C1+

•
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role

• Proven success managing large-scale Google & Bing Ads accounts

• Mastery of campaign buildout, testing frameworks, and tracking integrations

• Deep knowledge of performance marketing — cutting waste, maximizing margin

• Strong hands-on experience with GTM, GA4, and automated bid strategies

• Comfortable managing hundreds or thousands of campaigns simultaneously

• Bonus: Familiarity with arbitrage models, lead gen/email capture, and domain portfolio monetization

What We're Looking For

• Relentless focus on performance metrics — ROI is your north star

• Analytical, data-driven, detail-obsessed decision-maker

• Self-starter who thrives in high-volume, fast-moving environments

• Strong communicator who can manage up, collaborate, and own outcomes

• Process-driven yet adaptable, adjusting quickly to market signals

• Comfortable working remote, asynchronous, and high-output

How to Apply

Send your CV/resume and tell us why you'd be a great fit for the Media Buyer role

Acerca del empleo:

En AR Holdings estamos en búsqueda de un Buyer Analyst encargado de apoyar en los procesos de compra y gestión de productos, asegurando una operación eficiente y alineada con las necesidades del negocio. Esta posición contribuye al análisis, seguimiento y mejora continua de los procesos, trabajando en coordinación con distintas áreas para garantizar el abastecimiento oportuno y el cumplimiento de los objetivos comerciales.

Funciones:

• Definir junto al Lead Buyer la estrategia de la compra, incluyendo tendencias relevantes, proyección de venta, precio y plan comercial de promociones.
• Brindar soporte al Buyer Lead en la selección y procesamiento de compras finales.
• Dar seguimiento al equipo de Allocation para garantizar el envío correcto del producto a las tiendas.
• Realizar visitas frecuentes a las tiendas para identificar necesidades del mercado y proporcionar retroalimentación sobre compras anteriores.
• Monitorear de manera continua los indicadores de desempeño de las marcas asignadas y proponer acciones correctivas cuando sea necesario.
• Gestionar la relación con la franquicia en coordinación con el Buyer Lead.
• Desarrollar y documentar procedimientos internos para impulsar la estandarización y la mejora continua del equipo.

Requisitos:

• Bachillerato universitario en Comercio Internacional, Supply Chain, Moda, Marketing o carreras afines.
• De 3 a 4 años de experiencia en áreas de Compras en Retail, Retail Merchandising o Supply Chain.
• Experiencia comprobada en diseño y documentación de procesos, con capacidad para redactar políticas claras y comprensibles.
• Conocimiento comprobado de conceptos y prácticas comerciales.
• Manejo de Excel avanzado.
• Manejo de Power BI intermedio.

Deseables:

• Manejo de inglés intermedio

En AR Holdings, creemos en el poder de la diversidad.

Como empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades, estamos comprometidos con la construcción de equipos inclusivos y multiculturales. Fomentamos un proceso de contratación libre de barreras, donde cada persona tenga la posibilidad de crecer y desarrollarse.

Acerca del empleo:

En AR Holdings estamos en búsqueda de un Buyer Analyst encargado de apoyar en los procesos de compra y gestión de productos, asegurando una operación eficiente y alineada con las necesidades del negocio. Esta posición contribuye al análisis, seguimiento y mejora continua de los procesos, trabajando en coordinación con distintas áreas para garantizar el abastecimiento oportuno y el cumplimiento de los objetivos comerciales.

Funciones:

• Brindar soporte al Buyer Lead en la selección y procesamiento de compras finales.
• Dar seguimiento al equipo de Allocation para garantizar el envío correcto del producto a las tiendas.
• Realizar visitas frecuentes a las tiendas para identificar necesidades del mercado y proporcionar retroalimentación sobre compras anteriores.
• Monitorear de manera continua los indicadores de desempeño de las marcas asignadas y proponer acciones correctivas cuando sea necesario.
• Gestionar la relación con la franquicia en coordinación con el Buyer Lead.
• Desarrollar y documentar procedimientos internos para impulsar la estandarización y la mejora continua del equipo.

Requisitos:

• Bachillerato universitario en Comercio Internacional, Supply Chain, Moda, Marketing o carreras afines.
• De 3 a 4 años de experiencia en áreas de Compras, Merchandising o Supply Chain.
• Experiencia comprobada en diseño y documentación de procesos, con capacidad para redactar políticas claras y comprensibles.
• Conocimiento comprobado de conceptos y prácticas comerciales.
• Manejo de Excel avanzado.
• Manejo de Power BI intermedio.

Deseables:

• Manejo de inglés intermedio

En AR Holdings, creemos en el poder de la diversidad.

Como empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades, estamos comprometidos con la construcción de equipos inclusivos y multiculturales. Fomentamos un proceso de contratación libre de barreras, donde cada persona tenga la posibilidad de crecer y desarrollarse.

This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description
About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $24 billion and 75,000 employees in 50 countries. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve sophisticated analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory efficiency. Our four world-class brands – Life Technologies, Thermo Scientific, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services – offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support. For more information, please visit

Job Summary
This position plays an integral part in developing and implementing sourcing strategies for the buying desk. Will be responsible for performing spot buys, sourcing events, and project-related activities for direct materials categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete one-time or low-complexity sourcing requests as part of the Procurement Excellence Buy Desk
• Capture and analyze data using procurement spend analytics tools
• Work with Market Intelligence team to research and identify potential suppliers for sourcing requests.
• Perform basic cost and scenario analysis to analyze supplier bids
• Research potential vendors, develop and complete support RFP for spend less than $1M per annum.
• Partner with customers to ensure clear requirements' documentation is translated to RFP and contracts as appropriate.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategy.
• Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing delivering with suppliers and record annual P&L savings.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior sourcing generalists on category-specific requirements.

Competencies

Functional & technical skills

• Experience with sourcing process, vendor management, contract negotiations and procure to pay operations
• Expertise in sourcing tools (e-sourcing, spend analytics, ERP, supplier management software)
• Negotiation skills – will need to solicit bids and negotiate purchases directly with suppliers
• Breadth of experience across Direct Sourcing categories

Leadership & Behavioral

• Agility and flexibility to develop expertise across sourcing categories in areas complementary to the existing team
• Desire to grow and develop as a sourcing specialist and develop category expertise across Direct portfolios (e.g., Lab Supplies, Mechanical, Packaging or Chemicals)
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment – self-starter who looks for ways to improve existing processes
• Strong customer service orientation, keen to deliver on internal customer needs
• Independent worker with ability to handle own deadlines
• Ability to gather, interpret and analyze data to advise sourcing decisions.
• Desire to mentor and coach junior team members

Experience & Qualification

• 3+ years of procurement experience within Direct categories (e.g., electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, chemicals, packaging)
• Shown working experience as a buyer, senior buyer, purchasing specialist agent or officer.
• Degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations or business administration
• High level of English language proficiency (verbal and written)

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Buyer I When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. Location/Division Specific Information The Instrument and Enterprise Services (IES) Division is responsible for one of Thermo Fisher Scientific's premier brands: Unity Lab Services (ULS). We provide a single source for integrated lab service, support and supply management. Our customized service offerings and world-class service experts have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address your business needs. Whether you are looking to arrange for service on one instrument or are seeking resources to manage service and support for all your labs, there is a Unity Lab Services solution to meet your business needs. What will you do?

• Request vendor service contract quotes; monitor for timely response; and accurately incorporate quote information into the system(s).
• Escalate large changes in pricing/ inflation.
• Incorporate customer price list and standard pricing database inputs into rollover pricing templates.
• Work with cross functional teams to resolve any entitlement changes/ data inaccuracies in a timely manner.
• Analyse vendor service contract quotes for accuracy and consistency; measure and report vendor quote response times; and incorporate quote information into standard pricing database.
• Assist with annual pricing process.
• Manage add/change and delete requests through the year.
• Complete supplier onboarding documentation as required.
• Support other projects and initiatives as needed
• Process ad hoc analysis as needed. How will you get here? Education Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related field required Experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Ability to optimally use Microsoft Excel, business database applications, and to document business processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including Pivot tables, and key financial formulas
• Ability to work in large sets of data, find common keys and join data together from multiple systems
• Demonstrated ability to provide timely and accurate pricing outputs in fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated when working independently
• Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement processes
• Attention to detail and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong business and industry knowledge as well as the ability to make logical assumptions, identify trends, include external and internal information, draw conclusions from ambiguous data, and optimally benchmark results against appropriate baselines
• Strong written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal skills, are required
• Proven track record to build interpersonal relationships with customers, peers and operating partners
• Manage multiple assignments, has good judgment, and prioritizes projects and time effectively
• Commitment to continuous learning, show career progression and development, and seek opportunities to stretch capabilities
• Exhibit leadership, initiative, and embrace the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 90,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:

San Francisco,CRI

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase. manage strategic suppliers w/> $10M and suppliers w/ filed activities.

Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.

Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows standard purchasing business processes.

Coordinates/drives purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues.

Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function. Assists or participates with the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.

Reviews MRP on a regular basis. Executes and cancels pull ins, push outs and planned orders as prioritized. Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to materials management. Reviews and ensures actions per disposition of ECOs on a world wide basis.

Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&Z analysis. Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory. Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long term issues.

Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings. Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers. Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.