Buyer PII - Senior

Danieli Group; Santa Catarina; Presencial; MXN 889.363 - 1.245.108; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in metal technology is seeking an experienced Buyer PII - Senior in Santa Catarina, Mexico. This role involves leading procurement strategies for materials and technical services within the steel industry. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least 5 years of procurement experience. Responsibilities include managing the procurement cycle, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supply chain continuity. This position offers opportunities for growth in an innovative industrial environment.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in steel or heavy manufacturing.

Responsabilidades

• Manage full procurement cycle for industrial equipment and services.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate contracts.
• Evaluate technical specifications in coordination with teams.
• Monitor KPIs for cost savings and on-time delivery.

Conocimientos

Purchasing industrial machinery

Reading technical drawings

Negotiating with suppliers

Advanced English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Descripción del empleo

Danieli Group, a worldwide leader company which has produced and exported top level technology and innovation worldwide in the metal industry for more than 100 years, is looking for an experienced Buyer PII - Senior to join our growing team! Danieli Group ranks amongst the three largest suppliers of equipment and plants to the metals industry worldwide.

Danieli Mexico is the Mexican branch of Danieli, which headquarters are based in Italy. Danieli exports its output worldwide with the main goal to provide innovative and "production-cost winner" plants and to maximize benefits to customers. Danieli main objective is constant technological improvement, and it is recognized as one of the most innovative and reliable companies in the metals industry. We are looking for dynamic people with an open mentality, competent and motivated, who are interested in developing their skills and potential through specialized targeted training and development courses.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Buyer PII - Senior with a background in the steel or metallurgical industry to lead the strategy and execution of procurement activities for materials, critical spare parts, industrial equipment, and specialized technical services. This role is essential to ensuring the timely supply of mechanical components, electrical systems, automation equipment, steel structures, and technical services associated with steel plant projects and maintenance operations, while maintaining cost competitiveness, technical compliance, and operational continuity. The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing individual mechanical machining components or sub-assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle for industrial equipment, critical spare parts, consumables, and specialized technical services.
• Develop sourcing strategies for steel plant projects, shutdowns, and major maintenance activities.
• Negotiate technical and commercial contracts with machinery manufacturers, specialized workshops, system integrators, and international suppliers.
• Review and analyze technical specifications (drawings, datasheets, BOMs) in coordination with Engineering and Maintenance teams.
• Evaluate and develop strategic suppliers within the steel industry, ensuring quality, compliance, and technical support.
• Manage domestic and international procurement of components such as industrial bearings, motors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
• Coordinate with Logistics for the importation of heavy equipment and oversized cargo.
• Monitor KPIs focused on cost savings, on-time delivery for projects, downtime reduction, and optimization of critical spare parts inventory.
• Identify supply chain risks (steel market volatility, industrial components, manufacturing lead times) and develop mitigation plans.
• Participate in technical bidding processes and techno-commercial proposal evaluations.
• Selection of suppliers to be involved, taking into account the project’s contractual constraints.
• Sending technical specifications to suppliers.
• Technical and commercial analysis of the offers received.
• Negotiation of purchase contracts.
• Finalization of commercial negotiations and placement of purchase orders.
• Monitoring of supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience within the steel, metallurgical, or heavy manufacturing industry.

Required Skills

• Experience in purchasing industrial machinery, critical spare parts, and specialized technical services.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and industrial specifications.
• Experience negotiating with national and international industrial suppliers.
• Advanced English proficiency (technical and commercial negotiation).

If you’re ready to grow in a global and innovative industrial company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or share this opportunity with your network!