Direct Buying Coordinator

LA-Z-BOY MUEBLES S DE R.L DE C.V.; San Luis Río Colorado; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading furniture manufacturer is seeking a skilled Buyer/Inbound Logistics Planner to supervise purchasing and cycle counting teams, ensuring compliance with corporate policies. This role demands advanced organizational and problem-solving skills, along with leadership experience. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Administration and 2 - 4 years of purchasing experience. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in E1, Outlook, Excel, and Word. Up to 5% travel is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Administration with 2 - 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Leadership/Supervisory experience.
• 4 years of purchasing experience.
• English basic proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership to purchasing and cycle counting teams.
• Manage inventory through MRP system.
• Resolve material shortages and supply disruptions.
• Review and audit purchasing procedures for effectiveness.
• Investigate causes of inventory discrepancies.

Conocimientos

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Good leadership skills in communication and planning

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Administration

Herramientas

E1

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Descripción del empleo

This role provides direct supervision for the Buyer/Inbound Logistics Planners and Cycle Counters. This role is responsible for procedural activity of all direct materials buyers and cycle counters in the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to purchasing and cycle counting teams by assigning projects and day to day activities.
• Works with MRP system on assigned commodities to identify demand, expedite, and/or cancel orders as needed to manage inventory.
• Resolve material shortages, delays, or supply disruptions in collaboration with Production and Planning.
• Reviews and audits purchasing and cycle counting procedures for effectiveness and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and regulatory requirements.
• Investigates causes of shortages and other abnormalities of inventory levels and implements solutions.
• Works with other plants to provide cross docking and supply, as needed.
• Reviews purchase orders on assigned commodities.
• Issuance and management of purchase orders for raw materials, components, and critical items.
• Ensure on time delivery by tracking supplier confirmations, shipment status, and delivery promise dates.
• Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate actions to maintain good inventory levels and avoid stockouts or excess.
• Analyze demand forecasts and consumption data to adjust purchasing strategies proactively.
• Identify and investigate inventory or transactional discrepancies related to purchased materials.
• Support long-term cost‑saving initiatives such as supplier consolidation or alternate sourcing.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to ensure materials meet specifications and compliance requirements.
• Address supplier quality issues, corrective actions, and follow up on corrective plans.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records in system.
• Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Administration with 2 - 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Leadership/Supervisory experience.
• 4 years of purchasing experience
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced skills with computer programs, E1, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Good leadership skills in communication and planning.
• Complete understanding of business ethics.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of MRP and part set‑up requirements.
• Excellent understanding of cycle counting and auditing.
• English basic proficiency.
• Up to 5% Travel Required