Buyer

iPS Powerful People (B Corp™); Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 550.000 - 750.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

iPS Powerful People (B Corp™) in Mexico City is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement strategy, negotiate with suppliers, and optimize purchasing decisions. The role requires strong supplier management, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance profitability.

You will develop procurement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools, while driving cost reductions and process improvements across the supply chain. Availability to travel is required.

Formación

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven experience managing strategic supplier relationships and procurement processes.
• Ability to develop and monitor procurement KPIs and dashboards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead procurement strategies and supplier negotiations to optimize commercial and operational outcomes.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships ensuring service quality and timely delivery.
• Develop and monitor procurement KPIs, dashboards and analytical reports for business decisions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and other departments to identify requirements and propose value-driven purchasing solutions.
• Drive cost optimization, efficiency improvements and risk mitigation across procurement processes.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Procurement

Excel

ERP systems

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Reporting tools

Descripción del empleo

Short Description

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Senior Buyer to join our team in Mexico City. This role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in procurement, supplier management and negotiations, who can challenge internal requirements, optimize purchasing decisions and contribute directly to business profitability. The successful candidate will lead supplier relationships, improve procurement processes and support the organization through a consultative and analytical approach

Function Description

The Procurement Team Leader will be responsible for managing procurement activities, supplier negotiations and purchasing strategies while ensuring alignment with the organization’s operational and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategies and supplier negotiations to achieve the best commercial and operational outcomes.


• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers while ensuring service quality, cost efficiency and timely delivery.


• Develop and monitor procurement KPIs, dashboards and analytical reports to support business decisions.


• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and other departments to identify requirements and propose value-driven purchasing solutions.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement process, focusing on cost optimization, efficiency and risk mitigation.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field.

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing or Supply Chain roles.


• Proven experience negotiating with suppliers and managing strategic supplier relationships.


• Experience developing procurement KPIs, reporting dashboards and comparative analysis tools.


• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, including inventory management, lead times, supplier performance and procurement compliance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.


• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to understand the financial impact of purchasing decisions.


• Consultative approach to procurement and problem solving.


• Ability to challenge requirements and propose alternative solutions.


• Leadership and stakeholder management skills.


• Analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Technical Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.


• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar platforms.


• Experience working with procurement databases and reporting tools.

Languages

• Fluent English (100%).

Additional Requirements

• Availability to travel.


• Based in Mexico City