Direct Buyer

Wabtec; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Direct Buyer within the Materials Team to procure raw materials for scheduled production and to liaise with suppliers and internal customers. You will manage daily supplier communications, ensure material availability, and support planning and invoicing processes to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires 1–3 years in Purchasing/Planning, knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Oracle preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills to drive process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or similar or 80% credits completed.
• 1–3 years of experience in Purchasing and/or Planning.
• MRP and ERP system knowledge (Oracle desired).
• Ability to prioritize activities.
• Analytical skills and data analysis.
• Desire for process improvements.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material availability for production.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm on-time shipments.
• Follow up in-transit materials with Logistics to clear customs with proper documentation.
• Maintain healthy inventory levels without delaying deliveries.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to pay suppliers on time.
• Update Oracle system to ensure correct PLANNING parameters (LT, source, etc.).
• Complete Operational Excellence activities as part of Materials KPIs.

Skills

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Process improvement

MRP/ERP knowledge

Education

Industrial Engineering degree or 80% credits

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP

Job description

As part of the Materials Team, the Direct Buyer is a key pillar to the supply chain procurement as well as the main point between suppliers and internal customers such as Production, Customer Service, etc. In this role, you will have daily interaction with suppliers, warehouse, intercompany sites, Quality and Production while procuring raw materials for a scheduled production program, as well as offering solution to invoice, receiving and system issues that might come up in the Planning process.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of Freight Services-Wabtec de Mexico you will report to the Purchasing Coordinator on site and you will be responsible for:

• Ensure material availability for production.
• Have daily communication with suppliers to confirm shipments are done on time and when requested.
• Follow up in-transit materials, along the Logistics team, in order to clear customs at designated ports of entry with the proper documentation required.
• Keep healthy inventory levels without jeopardizing customers’ deliveries.
• Work with the Accounts Payable team if information or documents are need to pay suppliers on time.
• Do periodic updates and maintenance to Oracle system to every part number to confirm the planning methods used (MRP Planning, Min-Max) has the correct setup and avoid incorrect planning parameters (LT, source, etc.).
• Complete on time Operational Excellence activities as part of the plant Materials KPIs.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or similar or the 80% credits completed.
• 1 to 3 year of experience in Purchasing and/or Planning Area
• MRP and ERP system knowledge (Oracle desired)
• Ability to prioritize activities
• Use of analytical skills and data analysis
• Desire of processes’ improvements
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

What will your typical day look like?

• Inventory levels revision.
• Follow up meetings with Production and USA Wabtec team.
• Review current coverage of part numbers according to the planning method used.
• Provide shipment priorities to suppliers.
• Communication with suppliers (external and intercompany).
• Open POs and In-transit follow up.
• Follow up receipt and payment issues with Warehouse and Accounts Payable.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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