MRO Buyer — Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations

Ford; Naucalpan de Juárez; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Mexico is seeking an Indirect Operations Buyer based at the GTBC in Naucalpan de Juárez to support sourcing and supplier management. The role involves collaboration with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to optimize procurement, negotiate terms, and maintain SAP Ariba catalog data.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, with strong English and Spanish communication. Hybrid schedule at the corporate office is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, engineering, logistics or related field.
• 2–5 years of purchasing/supply chain experience.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate purchasing terms and manage supplier relationships.
• Experience with procurement tools such as SAP Ariba or similar.

Responsibilities

• Understand your category with Category Managers to review current and future state and consolidate purchases with strategic suppliers or run market tests when value exists.
• Maintain the SAP Ariba Catalog Module, managing master data and restrictions for streamlined procurement.
• Oversee Change Management by maintaining documentation on SharePoint and updating QRGs.
• Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms with suppliers to support quality, delivery and cost goals.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, finance and logistics to forecast purchasing needs and align activities with priorities.
• Manage timely purchases, including one-time orders, and seek opportunities to consolidate purchases.
• Create, maintain and renew purchasing contracts and supplier agreements, updating items and pricing.
• Build strong supplier relationships and improve purchasing processes to reduce waste and costs.

Skills

English/Spanish proficiency

Analytical skills

Supplier collaboration

Forecasting purchasing needs

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/logistics

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Ford of Mexico is seeking an Indirect Operations Buyer based at the GTBC in Naucalpan de Juárez to support sourcing and supplier management. The role involves collaboration with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to optimize procurement, negotiate terms, and maintain SAP Ariba catalog data.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, with strong English and Spanish communication. Hybrid schedule at the corporate office is available.