Indirect Material and Services Senior Buyer

Gruppo SKF; Puebla de Zaragoza; Presencial; MXN 500,000 - 700,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global provider in Puebla is seeking an Indirect Material and Services Senior Buyer. You will lead the sourcing and purchasing of indirect goods and services, optimizing costs while ensuring supplier performance and compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, over 4 years of experience in strategic sourcing, and is skilled in negotiation and analytics. Join a dynamic and inclusive team with growth opportunities.

Servicios

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career development and growth

Dynamic and inclusive work environment

Formación

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing complex supplier relationships and contracts.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned indirect categories.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution processes.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Descripción del empleo

Indirect Material and Services Senior Buyer

Requisition ID: 23620

Job Category: Purchasing

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Puebla, MX

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Indirect Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team. In this position, you will lead the sourcing and purchasing of indirect goods and services across multiple categories and CAPEX. These include, but are not limited to: MRO, Presetting, Engineering, Projects, Packaging, and Facilities.

You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies
• Negotiate contracts and agreements
• Drive cost optimization and efficiency
• Ensure supplier performance and compliance

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and experience in indirect procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience managing complex supplier relationships and contracts
• Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa) is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned indirect categories
• Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution processes
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement best practices
• Analyze spend data and prepare reports to support procurement decisions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Exposure to global procurement operations

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.