Senior Buyer & Category Manager | Hybrid Work

Placements24; Torreón; Hybride; MXN 700 000 - 950 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Collaborative team

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer and Category Manager to join our procurement team in a hybrid role with in-office presence in Torreón, Coahuila. You will develop category strategies, source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while managing key supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and is fluent in Spanish (English a plus). Proficiency with SAP or Oracle and ERP systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain/related field.
• 5+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Experience managing specific procurement categories and developing category strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with SAP or Oracle.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Spanish fluency; English proficiency is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned spend areas.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including RFx processes and supplier evaluation.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to maximize value.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within categories.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with needs.
• Ensure compliance with policies and ethical standards.
• Maintain records of contracts, spend data, and supplier performance.
• Stay updated on market trends, best practices, and new technologies in procurement.
• Contribute to demand planning and forecasting for relevant categories.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Category management

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Procurement software

ERP knowledge

Spanish language

English advantage

Contract negotiation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Related field degree

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer and Category Manager to join our procurement team in a hybrid role with in-office presence in Torreón, Coahuila. You will develop category strategies, source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while managing key supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and is fluent in Spanish (English a plus). Proficiency with SAP or Oracle and ERP systems is required.