Production Material Buyer

HARTING Technology Group; Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility RO

Key player

Have fun

Onsite Café

Job summary

HARTING Technology Group in Mexico is seeking a Production Material Buyer to manage procurement for materials and services, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost and delivery improvements across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Production, Quality, Logistics, and HR to ensure internal requirements are met and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented. Advanced English is required.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s degree in International Business, International Trade, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Advanced English

Responsibilities

• Manage quotation, negotiation, and purchasing processes for materials, services, and supplies.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain and create cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze commercial proposals and negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts.
• Oversee the complete procurement cycle, from requisition to payment.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans when necessary.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and spend optimization initiatives.
• Prepare procurement reports and analyses to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Human Resources to ensure internal requirements are met.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects related to procurement, sourcing, and supplier management.
• Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP SAP

Cross-functional collaboration

English

Education

Bachelor's in International Business

Bachelor's in International Trade

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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!

We are seeking a Production Material Buyer responsible for managing purchasing processes, supplier negotiations, and the sourcing of materials and services while ensuring the best cost, quality, and delivery conditions for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage quotation, negotiation, and purchasing processes for materials, services, and supplies.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain and create cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze commercial proposals and negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts.
• Oversee the complete procurement cycle, from requisition to payment.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans when necessary.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and spend optimization initiatives.
• Prepare procurement reports and analyses to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Human Resources to ensure internal requirements are met.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects related to procurement, sourcing, and supplier management.
• Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Education bachelor’s degree in International Business, International Trade, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a related field
• Advanced English

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or similar functions.
• Experience in supplier negotiation and supplier management.
• Strong understanding of procurement and sourcing processes.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, electrical, or assembly industries is considered an advantage.

Benefits

• Flexibility (RO)
• Be a key player (US)
• Have fun (US)
• Onsite Café (US)