Purchasing Analyst

Metso; Irapuato; Presencial; MXN 280.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Metso in Mexico seeks a Purchasing Analyst to join the Irapuato team, responsible for operational procurement of indirect materials for the rubber plant, reporting to the Mexico Procurement Leader.

You will collaborate with production, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, manage orders, KPIs, cost-saving initiatives, and reporting, while ensuring timely delivery and compliance.

Formación

• Experience in procurement for engineered projects or machined/fabricated products.
• Ability to translate operational needs into supplier searches and development.
• Reading technical drawings is preferred but not mandatory.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and execute deliveries with production teams to align with schedules and ensure material availability.
• Engage suppliers on pricing, lead times, payment terms, and expediting orders.
• Monitor delivery schedules and production plans to prevent delays.
• Manage purchase orders, quotations and price lists with accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain KPIs and pursue procurement efficiency improvements.
• Identify and implement actions to reduce costs and improve procurement.
• Prepare procurement reports and coordinate with the supply team.
• Respond to internal requests and assist management in goal achievement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners with professionalism and respect.
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Analytical thinking

Tech-savvy

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

We are seeking a Purchasing Analyst to join our Mexico team. You will be responsible of operational procurement activities for the Mexico Rubber Plant for indirect materials related to the business, you will report to the Procurement Leader in Mexico. This position is mainly located in Irapuato, Guanajuato MX.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of Procurement experts dedicated to providing solutions to all the stakeholders. We work closely with internal stakeholders, such as Managers and our team culture is all about providing the best solutions for the internal stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and Execute: Collaborate with production teams to plan deliveries and align with the production schedule, ensuring timely availability of raw materials.
• Supplier Relations: Engage with suppliers on pricing, lead times, payment terms, and expedite orders to ensure we stay on track.
• Analyze and Optimize: Monitor delivery schedules and production plans to identify any potential risks and take action to avoid delays.
• Manage Procurement Documents: Handle purchase orders, quotations, and price lists, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Track Performance: Maintain KPIs at optimal levels, consistently striving for improvement.
• Cost-Saving Strategies: Identify and implement actions to improve procurement efficiency and reduce costs.
• Reporting & Coordination: Prepare and send reports on procurement activities and work closely with the supply team to keep everyone informed.
• Support Management: Respond to internal requests and assist the management team in meeting their goals.
• Collaboration & Respect: Work effectively with internal teams and external partners, demonstrating professionalism, respect, and cooperative effort.
• Effective Prioritization: Manage competing priorities with ease, developing clear action plans to meet deadlines.

Who you are:

• Experienced Professional: You have a strong background in both business and technical procurement functions.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in engineered projects, or with fabricated and machined products, is highly desirable.
• Strategic Thinker: You can translate operational procurement needs into an actionable supplier search and development process.
• Tech-Savvy: You have the ability to read technical drawings (preferred, but not mandatory), and familiarity with SAP business systems is a plus.
• Bilingual: Proficiency in both English and Spanish, written and spoken, at a professional level is essential.
• Organized & Analytical: Your strong organizational and analytical skills allow you to handle complex tasks with precision.

What's in it for you?

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, Major medical insurance, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

For additional information, you can call Diana Romero, at [e-mail]