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Title:  Logistics & Purchasing Coordinator

Career at Bourns:

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations. As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R&D facilities. Our customers and partners rely on Bourns to meet strict design requirements and satisfy international standards in a broad range of industries and applications. We achieve this stature because Bourns employees excel in the development of new products and continuous improvement processes that keep the company a global leader in delivering outstanding service.

Job Description:

Job Title: Logistics and Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Heredia, Costa Rica 

 

 

POSITION OBJECTIVE 

Responsible for strategically leading purchasing operations, sourcing, material planning, and international logistics at Bourns Costa Rica, ensuring operational continuity through efficient supplier, inventory, import, and export management. This role supervises and develops the purchasing and logistics team, ensuring compliance with cost, quality, delivery, service, and regulatory objectives aligned with corporate standards and business needs.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Lead and supervise the Purchasing, Import, and Export teams, ensuring optimal department performance while promoting talent development and team effectiveness.

• Coordinate sourcing and purchasing strategies to guarantee operational continuity, production plan compliance, and expected financial results.

• Oversee material planning and inventory control processes to achieve optimal inventory turnover.

• Meet key departmental KPIs such as OTD, inventory levels, costs, lead time, excess & obsolete (E&O), logistics costs, and supplier delivery performance.

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and pricing negotiations, including contracts when applicable, with local and international suppliers.

• Coordinate import and export processes, ensuring customs, regulatory, and corporate compliance.

• Follow up on critical shipments, supply risks, and logistics contingencies that may impact operations.

• Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure alignment of operational objectives.

• Actively respond to requirements established through the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, inventory optimization, and service improvement.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal procedures, and ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards.

• Prepare executive reports and strategic analyses for Management related to Supply Chain performance.

• Support internal, external, and corporate audits related to logistics, purchasing, and international trade.

• Coordinate and execute Engineering project requirements related to new products, cost savings, and continuous improvement.

• Lead automation, digitalization, and process improvement projects within the Supply Chain area.

• Maintain a culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork within the department.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Buyer Planner, Material Planner, or similar Supply Chain roles within medical, electronics, or advanced manufacturing industries. 

• Advanced knowledge of SAP (MRP, Purchasing, Inventory Management). 

• Intermediate to advanced English level. 

• Knowledge of demand planning, inventory control, and supply chain analysis. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools. 

• Desirable knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 standards. 

• Experience in managing international suppliers and logistics processes. 

 

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Logistics within the medical device, electronics, or advanced manufacturing industry. 

 

 

ADDITIONAL TRAINING 

  • Experience in supplier negotiations.

• Knowledge of project management.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading work teams.

• Advanced SAP knowledge (MRP, Purchasing, Inventory Management, and Supply Chain).

• Strong knowledge of international logistics, imports, exports, and international trade.

• English proficiency level B2+.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

• Knowledge of demand analysis, material planning, and inventory management.

• Preferred knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. 

 

Required Competencies

Leadership: Ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performance teams.
Strategic Thinking: Broad business vision and ability to make decisions aligned with organizational objectives.
Results Orientation: Focus on achieving operational, financial, and service goals.
Effective Communication: Ability to interact with different organizational levels and global suppliers.
Negotiation: Ability to manage commercial agreements and strategic relationships.
Problem Solving: Ability to analyze risks and execute timely solutions.
Planning and Organization: Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
Collaborative Work: Ability to work with cross-functional and corporate teams.
Adaptability: Flexibility in response to operational, market, and business priority changes.
Continuous Improvement: Focus on process optimization and operational efficiency.

Position Scope

• Responsible for the overall management of purchasing, planning, and international logistics operations.
• Direct supervision of purchasing and logistics professionals (Imports and Exports).
• Participation in strategic sourcing and operational continuity decisions.
• Constant interaction with corporate teams, global suppliers, and internal manufacturing departments.

 

Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

If you are results-oriented, have the drive to find industry-leading ways to meet ongoing technological challenges, and go the extra mile to maximize customer relationships, then we invite you to apply to join the Bourns team. 
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