Senior Buyer

Schneider Electric; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Monterrey seeks a Senior Buyer to drive sourcing initiatives, supplier performance and cost optimization within Direct Procurement. You will lead supplier negotiations and manage key relationships to ensure competitive cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity across manufacturing operations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop category strategies, analyze quotations and market dynamics, and mitigate supply-chain risks while upholding governance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Direct Procurement or Strategic Sourcing.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, sourcing events and agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive cost, quality, delivery and performance improvements.
• Identify productivity and cost-saving opportunities via negotiations and benchmarking.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Analyze quotations, cost drivers and market conditions to support decisions.
• Identify supplier and supply-chain risks and coordinate mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Finance and other stakeholders on sourcing projects.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, contracts and governance.

Skills

Direct Procurement

Supplier negotiations

RFQs

Sourcing initiatives

Cost analysis

English proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Job description

Senior Buyer | Direct Procurement

Location: Monterrey
Business Unit: Global Supply Chain

Shape the future of our supply chain

We are looking for a Senior Buyer to drive sourcing initiatives, supplier performance, and cost optimization within our Direct Procurement organization.

In this role, you will lead supplier negotiations, manage key supplier relationships, identify productivity opportunities, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure competitive cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.

What will you do?

• Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, sourcing events, and commercial agreements for assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and overall performance.
• Identify and execute productivity and cost-saving initiatives through negotiations, competitive sourcing, benchmarking, and process improvements.
• Support the development and execution of category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze quotations, cost drivers, and market conditions to support sourcing decisions.
• Identify supplier and supply-chain risks and coordinate mitigation and recovery plans.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and other stakeholders to successfully execute sourcing projects.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, contracts, and governance requirements.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Direct Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or a related role.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations, RFQs, and sourcing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of supplier management, cost analysis, contracts, and productivity initiatives.
• Experience working with direct materials in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sourcing priorities.
• Advanced English proficiency.

If you are passionate about procurement and want to directly influence cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for me?

• High-impact role where your decisions directly influence business outcomes
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive meaningful change
• Collaborative culture that values expertise and invests in your development
• Autonomy to manage priorities and shape your work approach

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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