BUYER

Knorr Bremse Group; Ciudad Acuña; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading braking systems manufacturer is looking for a Buyer for Direct Materials in Ciudad Acuña, Mexico. Responsibilities include preparing RFQs, managing supplier contracts, and developing procurement strategies. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field and proficiency in SAP ERP systems. Ideal candidates should have excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a focus on achieving business objectives. The role offers various benefits including medical coverage and paid time off.

Servicios

Paid vacation & holiday time off

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Educational assistance program

Wellness program

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field.
• Ability to read and understand technical materials like engineering drawings.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare requests for quotations and market studies.
• Maintain supplier contracts and part data.
• Develop procurement strategy for materials.

Conocimientos

Organization

Time management

Negotiation

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Herramientas

SAP ERP system

Descripción del empleo

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy‑haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr‑Bremse – the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles – New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy‑haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching widely across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join our KB Rail Mexico team in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

The buyer for direct material is responsible for ensuring that the Procurement organization selects the most appropriate production material suppliers based on price, quality, delivery and service with a focus on establishing a reliable supply base that consistently meets or exceeds KBC business priorities and key performance indicators (KPI) for direct materials.

Essential Functions

• Prepare accurate and complete requests for quotations (RFQs) and subsequent market studies in a timely manner to support critical business needs.
• Accurately maintain all required part and supplier system data details for assigned direct material commodities and effectively manage and execute all supplier contracts.
• Develop, maintain, and execute procurement strategy for assigned direct material commodities to meet business goals in the areas of sales, supplier on‑time delivery, customer delivery reliability, quality, and product performance.
• Actively promote and champion best practice to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project management, engineering, supplier quality and operations teams.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers, manufacturers, and all relevant internal departments and clients to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Highlight major commercial risks or issues to management and work with them to ensure the optimum solution.
• Participate in audits as required.
• Maintain thorough records at all times in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• The incumbent may be expected to travel locally and internationally.
• Perform general procurement support functions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment in compliance with company rules and policies.
• Comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines, and regulations, including ISO 9001, ISO/TS 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and CMMI.
• Maintain and safeguard business records.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

Job is not responsible for managing other employees.

Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, Business Administration or related field.
• Possess or obtain all necessary paperwork for international travel.

Knowledge

• Technical capacity: ERP system (SAP) and ability to read and understand technical materials for assigned commodities such as engineering drawings, material specifications, quality standards, and requirements.
• Problem solving: desire to solve problems with analytical thinking.
• Understanding and professional experience with purchasing contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, customer service, and communication skills.
• Strong market knowledge and experience working across various functions, businesses, and regions.

Skills

• Organization and time management.
• Self‑directed and detail‑oriented.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance that includes paid vacation & holiday paid time off.
• Vacation premium.
• Coverage of major medical expenses.
• Christmas bonus.
• Life insurance.
• Educational assistance program.
• Wellness program.
• Saving fund.
• Pantry vouchers.
• Personal days paid.
• Permits paid for marriage or death of a direct relative.
• Attendance bonuses.
• Cafeteria subsidy.
• Subsidy for prescription glasses.
• Medical service in plant.
• Recognition programs.