Purchasing Manager

Tecnologías Internacionales de Manufactura, S.A. de C.V. (TIMSA); Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tecnologías Internacionales de Manufactura, S.A. de C.V. (TIMSA) is seeking a Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement, supplier relationships, inventory, and logistics to sustain continuous manufacturing operations.

The role will design and implement strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and inventory while ensuring compliance with Mexican and U.S. regulations and internal policies.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years in purchasing, materials or logistics in manufacturing.
• Experience supervising teams and managing supplier negotiations.
• ERP/MRP experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor or similar.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production requirements and objectives.
• Lead sourcing, evaluation, selection and development of suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, contracts and SLAs.
• Coordinate material requirements planning with production, warehousing, maintenance and engineering.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to meet production schedules and demand.
• Establish inventory policies, safety stock, reorder points and min/max levels.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Materials planning

Inventory optimization

Cost analysis

Data analysis

Risk management

Contract management

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Priorities management

Continuous improvement

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Degree or certification in procurement, logistics, or operations management

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Infor

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing the company’s timely procurement, supplier relationships, inventory, logistics, and overall material flow to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

This role will develop and implement supply chain strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, inventory levels, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable Mexican and U.S. regulations.

Purchasing and Procurement

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production requirements and business objectives according to our corporate standards.
• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, selection, and development of suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Manage purchasing of raw materials, components, packaging, indirect materials, tooling, equipment, and services.
• Coordinate material requirements planning with Production, Planning, Warehousing, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and Finance.
• Ensure the timely availability of materials to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Establish appropriate inventory policies, safety-stock levels, reorder points, and minimum/maximum quantities.
• Identify and resolve shortages, excess inventory, obsolete materials, and supply risks.
• Coordinate domestic and international transportation activities with logistics providers and customs brokers, aligned with Customs Department.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable laws.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for audits and internal controls.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing and Supply Chain Team in both short and long-term goals.
• Establish departmental objectives, performance standards, and work procedures.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial engineering, International Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in purchasing, materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience with direct materials, production planning, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.
• Experience working with Mexican and international suppliers.
• Knowledge of import/export processes and customs coordination in Mexico.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Advanced English proficiency for communication with international suppliers, customers, or corporate teams.
• Degree or certification in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations management. Major Degree desirable.
• Familiarity with IMMEX, maquiladora operations, or other applicable Mexican trade and customs programs.
• Professional certification such as CSCP, CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and negotiation
• Supplier relationship management
• Production and materials planning
• Inventory optimization
• Cost analysis and financial awareness
• Data analysis and decision-making
• Risk assessment and contingency planning
• Contract and commercial management
• Team leadership and conflict resolution
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Continuous-improvement mindset