Materials Buyer

Sanmina; Linares; Presencial; MXN 350.000 - 550.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sanmina in Nuevo León seeks two Materials Buyers to manage direct steel sourcing, drive cost-effective procurement, and support cross-border operations with the USA. You will coordinate with mills, handle RFQs, and ensure timely material availability for Apodaca and Guadalupe sites.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 2+ years in steel purchasing, strong English, and solid experience with ERP/MRP and international logistics.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree mandatory in Materials/Metals/Mechanical Engineering or International Business or related field.
• 2+ years of steel industry experience with direct purchasing.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong command of MRP/ERP systems.
• Solid knowledge of international logistics, Incoterms and foreign trade.
• Advanced negotiation skills and familiarity with procurement KPIs.

Responsabilidades

• Manage direct and indirect purchase orders from placement to delivery to warehouse.
• Conduct RFQs and quotes for production-related requirements (raw materials, components).
• Monitor steel markets, negotiate volumes, ensure compliance with specs with mills/service centers.
• Lead price, contract and payment term negotiations with domestic and international suppliers.
• Ensure accurate material receipts in the ERP/MRP system; follow up on overdue orders.
• Research and develop alternative global sourcing streams to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Conocimientos

MRP/ERP systems

Negotiation

Sourcing

English proficiency

Logistics knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Materials/Metallurgical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

MRP/ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Materials Buyer (Steel- Direct)

We are seeking two dynamic, analytical, and results-oriented Materials Buyers to join our team in Nuevo León.

- Apodaca Location:

This role will be key in managing direct steel sourcing while providing strategic and commercial support to our Houston, USA operations, fostering cross-border synergy.

- Guadalupe Location:

This role will focus on driving procurement efficiency and material availability for our local manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• - Order & Supply Management: Execute, confirm, and diligently track direct and indirect purchase orders from placement through delivery to the warehouse.
• - Bilateral Sourcing: Conduct RFQs and quotes for production-related requirements (raw materials, components).
• - Steel Industry Strategy: Monitor the metals market, negotiate steel volumes, and ensure compliance with technical specifications in coordination with mills and service centers.
• - High-Impact Negotiation: Lead negotiations regarding pricing, long-term contracts, as well as payment terms and conditions with domestic and international suppliers.
• - Process Control & Administration: Ensure accurate material receipts within the MRP/ERP system, follow up on overdue orders, resolve pending supplier invoices, and maintain an updated vendor database.
• - Supplier Development: Research and develop alternative global sourcing streams to optimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Requirements

• - Education: Bachelor’s degree completed in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, International Business, or a related field (Mandatory).
• - Experience: Minimum +2 years of proven experience, with a solid background within the steel industry and joint management of direct purchasing.
• - Languages: Advanced English proficiency / Fluent conversational skills.
• - Strong command of MRP / ERP systems.
• - Solid knowledge of international logistics, Incoterms, and foreign trade.
• - Advanced negotiation skills and familiarity with procurement KPIs.

Location: Apodaca & Guadalupe, NL.