Buyer Sr

Plexus; Guadalajara; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus is seeking a procurement professional to independently manage the execution of purchasing for assigned goods and services, ensuring AVL adherence, cost targets, and timely delivery. This role emphasizes effective supplier communication and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities include tactical PO management, inventory optimization to meet production schedules, and mentoring junior team members within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related experience preferred; an equivalent combination will be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; proficient in Google Workspace or MS Office.
• Self-motivated, able to operate with limited direction in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials in accordance with guidelines, AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
• Make tactical buying decisions for placement, rescheduling, and cancellations of purchase orders.
• Minimize inventory while ensuring production plans are met; escalate issues to avoid delays.
• Collaborate on procurement automation processes, optimize data integrity, and decide when to leverage automation.
• Coach and mentor junior buyers to maintain procurement effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Purpose Statement: Individuals are expected to be self sufficient in managing the procurement execution of assigned goods, commodities and/or services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing as detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Responsible for purchasing of materials in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Plexus management and the customer's contract in terms of AVL adherence, unit price, quality and delivery.
• Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchase orders.
  This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling and cancellations, as well as timely resolution of non conforming material, goods in discrepancies and invoice queries.
• Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material to meet production plans.
  Initiate appropriate corrective action and escalation to avoid impacting the production schedule.
• Collaboratively manage established procurement automation processes which includes optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity within our automation systems to support efficient and accurate purchasing.
  Includes tactical decision-making of when to leverage automation vs request exceptions in overall execution.
• Coach and mentor less experienced members of the buying team to ensure optimum effectiveness, while acting as a role model and projecting a positive attitude.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented
• Self-starter with the ability to operate without constant direction
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel
• General office equipment and materials

Physical Requirements:

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.