Senior Buyer, Direct Materials & Suppliers

Landis+Gyr; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Landis+Gyr in Reynosa, Mexico, is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage direct materials procurement for manufacturing operations. You will engage suppliers, negotiate terms, monitor performance, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Warehouse to ensure uninterrupted supply.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, cost analysis, and continuous improvement in procurement processes, with responsibilities spanning documentation, reporting, and supplier qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supplier management, preferably in manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts, evaluating suppliers, and managing purchase orders.
• Knowledge of inventory control, logistics, and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement software.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Production, Engineering, and Warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of direct materials related to the operation.
• Sustain relationships with reliable suppliers to optimize procurement performance and participate in their performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and coordinate purchases.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier contracts, and procurement documentation.
• Resolve supplier-related issues promptly to prevent disruptions in operations.
• Identify material shortages and supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies for critical materials.
• Prepare management reports and recommendations.
• Support product transitions, engineering changes, and supplier qualification activities.

Skills

Procurement processes

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Price, terms & contracts negotiation

Cost analysis & supplier quotations

Inventory control & logistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Purchase orders & documentation

ERP / procurement software

MS Office

Problem-solving for supply risks

Continuous improvement in procurement

Global supply chains knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Landis+Gyr in Reynosa, Mexico, is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage direct materials procurement for manufacturing operations. You will engage suppliers, negotiate terms, monitor performance, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Warehouse to ensure uninterrupted supply.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, cost analysis, and continuous improvement in procurement processes, with responsibilities spanning documentation, reporting, and supplier qualifications.