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Buyer 1

Escazú, San José, Costa RicaPosted Nov 11, 2026

Job description

If you are a Buyer I professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! In this role, you will support supply chain operations by ensuring materials, components, and services are procured efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time to meet business and production requirements.

You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, maintain accurate purchasing data, and help drive operational excellence through effective inventory and procurement practices. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Execute purchase orders for materials, components, and services in alignment with business and production requirements.

Review and act on material requirements planning (MRP) recommendations to support supply continuity. Monitor supplier performance and follow up on deliveries to ensure on-time fulfillment of commitments. Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier information within ERP systems. Support inventory management efforts by helping balance material availability with inventory optimization goals.

Partner with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Logistics, and other stakeholders to support business objectives. Assist in resolving supply, quality, pricing, and delivery issues through effective communication and collaboration. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency and operational performance.

Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards. Contribute to cost-effective purchasing decisions while maintaining quality and service expectations.

Who You Are

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You gain the trust and confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. You consistently focus on achieving results, even in challenging circumstances, and you actively identify opportunities to improve processes and create more effective ways of working.

You adapt your approach when priorities change and maintain a positive, solutions-oriented mindset while supporting team and business goals. For This Role, You Will Need: Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, supply chain, operations, or related business activities. Advanced English level skills Ability to analyze information, prioritize tasks, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Effective communication and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Experience working with ERP systems or other business management platforms. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate data.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Commitment to ethical business practices and delivering high-quality customer service. Authorization to work in the country where the position is located. Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.

We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.

We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.

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