Purchaser - Melipilla

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Position Summary: We are seeking a proactive and analytical professional to strategically manage the procurement of packaging and critical materials, optimizing costs and quality for internal customers. Key Highlights: 1. Manage the procurement of packaging and laboratory supplies 2. Negotiate with suppliers to optimize costs and quality 3. Develop cost-reduction projects At Ariztía, we are looking for the best professionals! Our mission is to supply value-added food products to our customers and consumers in Chile and worldwide, ensuring excellence in quality and service, delivering innovative and efficient solutions, and fostering active collaboration among our staff, suppliers, and community. At Empresas Ariztía, we have an Equity and Inclusion Department that safeguards equal conditions throughout all recruitment and selection processes and promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities. If you require any accommodations or support during the interview or application process, please let us know to ensure an accessible experience. Packaging Purchaser – Join our team! We are seeking a proactive and analytical professional to strategically manage the procurement of packaging and critical materials for our operations. Position Objective Manage the procurement of packaging and laboratory supplies, optimizing costs, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining high-quality standards for internal customers. Key Responsibilities Analyze, plan, and manage procurement strategies for critical products Negotiate with suppliers to optimize costs and quality Participate in meetings with the packaging and procurement teams Issue purchase orders within established deadlines Maintain up-to-date technical information on SKUs and suppliers Manage claims for non-conforming products Develop cost-reduction projects Create new suppliers and materials according to internal procedures Comply with quality, safety, environmental, and biosafety standards General Information **Location:** Melipilla **Work Mode:** On-site **Working Hours:** Monday to Friday, 42 hours per week. At Empresas Ariztía, we have been proudly feeding families in Chile and around the world for over 130 years through our brands Ariztía, Cartuja, Montina, Canto del Gallo, Veggie Deli, Rumay, and Natures Farm. With physical presence in Melipilla, La Cisterna, El Monte, Talagante, Arica, Cerrillos, María Pinto, Malloco, and San Antonio, as well as an extensive distribution network spanning from Arica to Puerto Montt, we are a Chilean company with a strong national and international track record, exporting our products to more than 15 countries worldwide. In everything we do, we pursue excellence, innovation, sustainability, and integrity, promoting an inclusive culture that values diversity and guarantees equal opportunities for the development and growth of all individuals. At Empresas Ariztía, we encourage and commit to labor inclusion and equal opportunities; please let us know if you require any accommodations during the application or interview process. In Empresas Ariztía’s selection processes, we never request money for exams or any other monetary expense. If someone asks you for payment, it is not us. Together, we are stronger! Join our great Ariztía family. Requirements **Education:** Higher Technical Diploma or University Degree **Fields of Study:** Business Administration, Commercial Engineering, or related disciplines **Experience:** Minimum 2 years in procurement areas (mandatory) Database management skills preferred **Knowledge:** Intermediate–Advanced Excel (Office 365\) Power BI SAP ERP knowledge preferred Finance and warehousing knowledge Benefits Year-end bonuses Corporate benefits Exclusive discounts on Ariztía products