Buyer III

Johnson Controls; San Pedro Garza García; Presencial; MXN 30,000 - 70,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a forward-thinking company as a Buyer III, where you'll lead procurement strategies for Direct Materials suppliers. In this dynamic role, you will manage supplier relationships, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and drive cost-saving initiatives. Your expertise in negotiation and communication will be vital as you work to improve supplier performance and support the materials department. This innovative firm values diversity and is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its employees, making it an exciting place to grow your career in supply chain management.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead procurement strategies for Direct Materials suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure timely supply of goods.
• Coordinate savings projects and improve working capital.

Conocimientos

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Fluency in English

Spanish Language Skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

What you will do? Job Scope & Purpose

As a Buyer III in our organization, you will be responsible for leading the procurement strategies for Direct Materials suppliers, developing suppliers, executing savings projects, assuring an adequate supplier assignment to each purchased item, and supporting expediting processes with suppliers to ensure that direct material is supplied in a timely manner and meets delivery dates to minimize the risk of inventory stock-out or revenue impact.

How you will do it? Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage assigned suppliers/commodities to ensure ongoing supply and appropriate pricing.
• Ensure the cost, quality, and timely supply of all required goods and materials in compliance with respective business plans, budgets, and targets.
• Ensure compliance with Global Procurement Policies.
• Improve working capital through optimum payment terms.
• Ensure costs are competitive with market rates.
• Monitor vendor performance and support the materials department to ensure proper feedback and corrective actions are in place to improve vendor development.
• Communicate and resolve issues related to delivery, pricing, and invoicing with vendors in a timely manner to avoid material shortages.
• Lead and coordinate savings projects.
• Lead and coordinate procurement assignments on NPI Projects.
• Set up new suppliers and manage existing ones in Vendor Master.
• Manage suppliers within given programs (Request for Quotes RFQ, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolutions, etc.).
• Define and negotiate warranty terms and processes with suppliers.
• Review annual supplier performance.
• Support the implementation of strategies and actions to reduce the supplier base in line with agreed targets.
• Support the implementation of Global Commodity strategies.
• Implement strategies and actions to achieve fiscal year cost reduction goals, including PO-to-PO reductions and rebates.
• Support accurate and timely reporting of key metrics.
• Support VA/VE projects.
• Present new projects or sourcing strategies in the Sourcing Board.
• Implement and continuously improve standardization activities.
• Support and implement diversity strategies.

What we look for?

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze data and develop reports.
• Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Why join us?

At Johnson Controls, we are committed to fostering a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to enhancing the quality of life of our employees.