Senior Buyer

Robertshaw; Xico; Presencial; MXN 895,000 - 1,254,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global design and manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Buyer to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with quality and delivery standards. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is required, along with over 5 years of experience in purchasing. Strong negotiation skills and advanced English are essential for this role.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience negotiating with local and international suppliers.
• Experience with direct and indirect procurement.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for the site.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts.

Conocimientos

Strong negotiation skills

Advanced English

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Collaboration skills

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Herramientas

Plex system

Descripción del empleo

BuyerLocation

Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, México.Robertshaw is a private equity-owned global design, engineering, and manufacturing company selling product solutions to the appliance, automotive, and HVAC industries.

We are an industry leader in advanced flow control components and systems for water, gas, and other fluids to help build extraordinary products that improve safety, comfort, health, and happiness.

When you join Robertshaw, you are joining a company with over 125 years of experience and a global team with a focus on innovation.

Role Description

Buyer ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components, and services required by the site by managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with quality, delivery, and corporate policies.

Main responsibilities

Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for the site ( indirect materials, and services).

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Ensure on-time delivery and continuity of supply to support production requirements.
• Identify and execute cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost, and service).
• Lead RFQ / RFP processes and perform supplier benchmarking and cost analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations.
• Resolve supplier-related issues including delivery delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and SOX controls (if applicable).
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and supplier transitions.
• Provide guidance and support to junior buyers or site buyers.

Qualifications

• Experience : - + 5 years of experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience negotiating with local and international suppliers.
• Experience with direct and indirect procurement.
• Technical Knowledge : - Purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Cost analysis and pricing structures.
• Plex system.
• Incoterms, contracts, and commercial terms.
• Purchasing KPIs and supplier performance metrics.
• Skills & Competencies : - Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership and influence without direct authority.
• Languages : - Advanced English (required).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.