Buyer II

Industrias SL, S.A. de C.V.; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrias SL, S.A. de C.V. in Mexicali, Mexico, seeks a procurement professional to purchase materials for production, ensuring on-time delivery, competitive pricing, and supplier quality.

The role centers on PO management, ERP data handling, and cost-reduction initiatives while collaborating with engineering, QA, and finance teams. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or related field, at least five years in purchasing or supply chain, strong English, and proven supplier relationship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in purchasing, procurement, or a supply chain role.
• Proficient in English both written and spoken.
• Experience controlling inventory levels, minimizing excess and obsolete material, and optimizing working capital.
• Strong supplier relationship management and cost-reduction focus.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and Kanban/SMI/VMI.
• Experience sourcing custom-manufactured components and managing scheduled deliveries.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials to support production with competitive pricing.
• Manage POs, supplier relationships, and ERP data.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and supplier performance metrics.
• Expedite deliveries and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain MRP data for open POs including lead times and pricing.
• Coordinate with QA on MRBs and corrective actions with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Accounting on accounts payable issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Procurement strategy

Electronics manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

MRP/ERP systems

Kanban / SMI-VMI

Job description

Responsible for purchasing materials to support production requirements while ensuring competitive pricing, on-time delivery, and supplier quality performance. Manages purchase orders, supplier relationships, MRP/ERP data, and cost reduction initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance and achieve inventory, quality, and delivery objectives.

• Maintain daily interaction with supply base to ensure the use of current information regarding open PO’s, current lead times, pricing, etc.
• Minimizes risk to the company and customers by utilizing data-based business analysis to select suppliers / manufacturers when purchasing materials for production and NPI.
• Responsible for creating/executing PO’s according to the MRP Planned Orders and Requisition procedure, with competitive pricing that maintains company’s profitability and success. Identifies / develops new suppliers to improve supply chain (pricing, delivery).
• Approves invoices for payment within department procedural guidelines.
• Expedite delivery of goods to users when needed and uses alternate suppliers or sources if necessary.
• Works with supply chain management to establish goals for cost savings and executes plans to achieve them.
• Utilizes MRP action messages on a weekly basis to place new orders and/or reschedule expedite or cancel existing PO’s.
• Responsible for maintaining MRP data for open PO’s related to promise dates, pricing, quantities, expedites, etc.
• Manage and coordinates related supplier updates for ERP system with regard to pricing; lead time, minimum order quantities, specification change notices or other information.
• Works with Quality Assurance group on related MRB's and takes responsibility for coordinating the corrective action process with suppliers.
• Partners with the Accounting Department to resolve any accounts payable issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a supply chain role.
• Proficient in English both written and spoken.
• Experience controlling inventory levels, minimizing excess and obsolete material, and optimizing working capital.
• Solid understanding of modern purchasing and procurement practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience within an electronics manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships while achieving cost reduction objectives.
• Ability to identify and implement strategic procurement initiatives that improve operational performance.
• Experience sourcing custom-manufactured components and managing scheduled deliveries.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems for planning and procurement activities.
• Experience managing suppliers and sourcing activities in low-cost countries.
• Knowledge of Kanban systems and Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI/VMI) processes.