Operational Buyer

Sonova; Mexicali; In loco; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sonova is seeking an Operational Buyer in Mexicali to manage the supply of raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished products, and indirect materials for a manufacturing site.

You will ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and secure cost-effective pricing, delivery, and quality from suppliers.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Advanced English proficiency (80% minimum).
• Minimum 5 years in Purchasing/Procurement or Supply Chain in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance and KPIs, negotiating prices.
• Ability to read and interpret product specs and Bills of Materials (BOM).

Mansioni

• Develop and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production and purchasing schedules and forecasts.
• Review MRP requirements to generate, modify, expedite, and follow up on purchase orders, production orders, and intercompany stock transfers.
• Ensure all purchasing activities and material transfers comply with policies and quality standards.
• Monitor engineering changes, BOMs, and supplier updates.
• Monitor KPIs like PPV, supplier performance, and inventory levels.
• Set up planning and purchasing parameters in the ERP system (reorder points, safety stock, lead times).
• Maintain communication with suppliers and internal customers to ensure material availability.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and inventory optimization.
• Generate purchase orders for indirect materials and expenses; manage supplier information.
• Support supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and sourcing strategies.

Conoscenze

ERP systems

MRP

Inventory management

Demand planning

Sourcing

Negotiation

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Strumenti

ERP software

Descrizione del lavoro

The Operational Buyer is responsible for managing the supply of raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished products, and indirect materials for a manufacturing site. This position ensures material availability according to production requirements, maintains optimal inventory levels, prevents shortages, and secures the best possible pricing, delivery performance, and quality from suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and monitoring of daily, weekly, and monthly production and purchasing schedules and forecasts.
• Review MRP requirements to generate, modify, expedite, and follow up on purchase orders, production orders, and intercompany stock transfers.
• Ensure all purchasing activities and material transfers comply with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Monitor engineering changes, material revisions, Bills of Materials (BOM), and approved supplier updates.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including Purchase Price Variance (PPV), supplier performance, and inventory levels.
• Establish and maintain planning and purchasing parameters in the ERP system, including reorder points, safety stock, and lead times.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers and internal customers to ensure timely material availability.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, inventory optimization, and supply chain process improvements.
• Generate purchase orders for indirect materials and expenses, ensuring requisitions are complete and supplier information is properly maintained.
• Support the identification, evaluation, and selection of new suppliers, price negotiations, and sourcing strategies.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and material availability.
• Strong background in inventory management, demand planning, and material supply planning.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Experience monitoring supplier performance, analyzing purchasing KPIs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience negotiating prices and resolving supply chain issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Purchasing and Supply Chain principles and processes.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.
• Inventory control and material planning.
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Knowledge of purchasing and supplier performance indicators (KPIs).
• Advanced English proficiency (80% minimum).