Comprador Materia Prima

jci; Matamoros; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Johnson Controls, a global leader in building systems and energy efficiency, seeks a materials purchasing professional to manage raw material procurement, monitor inventory, and coordinate with suppliers using SAP. The role focuses on maintaining material flow to avoid production disruptions in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years in raw material purchasing, strong SAP and Excel skills, and English proficiency for international supplier interactions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of raw material purchasing experience required.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, MRP and inventory management.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• English proficiency for communication with international suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production and quality teams to confirm material specs and purchasing needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with logistics to prevent interruptions.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships with clear communication.
• Release purchase orders based on MRP signals and inventory requirements.
• Track open orders, confirm delivery dates, and resolve delays with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

MRP knowledge

Inventory management

Excel advanced

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Role Overview

In this role, you will manage raw material purchasing activities, monitor inventory needs, and coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to avoid disruptions in production. You will use SAP and planning data to support purchase orders, track open items, and follow up on deliveries, shortages, and lead times.

What you will do

• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to confirm material specifications and purchasing needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with logistics to maintain material flow and prevent production interruptions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through clear and professional communication.
• Implement purchasing strategies to support cost control and delivery timing.
• Release purchase orders based on MRP signals and inventory requirements.
• Track open orders, confirm delivery dates, and resolve delays with suppliers.
• Maintain system data for lead times, order quantities, and delivery dates in SAP.
• Follow up on shortages and elevate issues that could affect production plans.
• Review planning parameters such as safety stock and reorder points.
• Support warehouse, receiving, and production scheduling activities as needed.

How you will do it

• You will work with ownership and accountability, keeping material availability, delivery timing, and supplier follow-up under control.
• You will focus on what matters by staying close to production needs and removing obstacles that could affect customer commitments.
• You will improve every day by reviewing planning data carefully, identifying root causes, and acting quickly when shortages or delays appear.
• You will succeed as one team by working openly with production, quality, logistics, and suppliers to reach the same operational goals.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in raw material purchasing or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, MRP, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Advanced intermediate English proficiency for communication with international suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Valid visa or work authorization, depending on the hiring location.

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.