Indirect Buyer

HARTING Technology Group; Silao (Ciudad); Presencial; MXN 695,000 - 1,044,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm is seeking an Indirect Buyer for their office in Silao, Guanajuato. The successful candidate will manage purchase orders for indirect materials and services, ensuring effective communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong SAP skills, and fluency in English and Spanish. This role requires a proactive and organized individual comfortable with operational pressures. Competitive benefits include an onsite café.

Servicios

Onsite Café

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in Indirect Purchasing or Procurement Execution.
• Proven experience managing purchase orders and suppliers.
• Ability to support multiple stakeholders simultaneously.

Responsabilidades

• Manage purchase orders for indirect materials and services.
• Ensure timely delivery and order confirmations.
• Negotiate small-volume operational purchases.

Conocimientos

SAP experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain

Descripción del empleo

Overview

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

Position

Indirect Buyer – Americas

Department: Procurement / Purchasing

Reports to: Regional Procurement Manager – Americas

Position Purpose

The Indirect Buyer – Americas is responsible for the execution, placement, and follow-up of purchase orders for indirect materials and services across the Americas region. Indirect procurement includes all goods and services not incorporated into the final product, such as services, maintenance, HR-related purchases, production support, machinery-related items, office supplies, and general operational needs.

This role is execution-focused, ensuring timely PO placement, order confirmation, delivery follow-up, and issue resolution, while maintaining strong communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Scope & Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Create, release, and manage purchase orders for indirect materials and services in SAP.
• Ensure correct PO execution, confirmations, delivery tracking, and invoice alignment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding indirect purchasing needs.
• Support low-value and low-complexity negotiations (e.g., office supplies, basic services, small-volume purchases).
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and service execution.
• Resolve day-to-day issues related to pricing discrepancies, delivery delays, and order confirmations.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement processes and policies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and SAP records.

Negotiation & Decision Boundaries

• Negotiate small-volume, low-risk, operational purchases.
• Strategic, high-value, or complex indirect negotiations are handled by Strategic Buyers (Mexico) or the Regional Procurement Manager.
• Escalate strategic or high-impact topics accordingly.

Key Interfaces

• Internal customers (Operations, Maintenance, HR, Engineering, Finance, Production)
• Suppliers and service providers
• Strategic Buyers (Mexico)
• Regional Procurement Management

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an Indirect Purchasing, Buyer, or Procurement Execution role.
• Proven experience managing purchase orders and supplier follow-up.
• Experience supporting multiple internal stakeholders simultaneously.

Technical Skills

• SAP experience is mandatory, specifically:
• Purchase order creation and release
• Order confirmations
• Follow-up and basic procurement transactions
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).

Language Skills

• English: Advanced / Fluent (mandatory)
• Spanish: Native or fluent

Competencies & Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High customer service orientation (internal customer focus).
• Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and execution-driven.
• Comfortable working with operational pressure and deadlines.
• Proactive follow-up and problem-solving mindset.

Benefits: Onsite Café (US)