Senior Buyer Specialist

Infineon Technologies; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading provider of clean energy solutions is seeking a Junior Logistics and Purchasing Specialist in Mexico, Jalisco, Región Centro. The ideal candidate will manage purchasing activities, coordinate shipments, and oversee materials flow. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and 2+ years of relevant experience. Strong skills in logistics, negotiation, and ERP systems are essential. Join us to support our growing manufacturing and service operations in a dynamic team environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, purchasing, or supply chain coordination.
• Proficiency with ERP or inventory systems.

Responsabilidades

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials for production.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments for deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast material needs.

Conocimientos

Logistics coordination

Purchasing negotiation

Inventory management

ERP system proficiency

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Herramientas

Zoho

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Junior Logistics and Purchasing Specialist

Our client is a leading provider of clean energy storage solutions, and they are looking for a Logistics & Purchasing Specialist to support their growing manufacturing and service operations. This role ensures the efficient flow of materials, oversees purchasing activities, and manages inbound and outbound logistics. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in coordinating complex supply chain processes.

Position Summary

The Logistics & Purchasing Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring timely procurement of materials, coordinating shipments, and managing inventory to support production and field service operations. This position works closely with suppliers, freight carriers, and internal teams to maintain optimal material flow, control costs, and support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, components, and equipment for production and service operations.
• Create quotes based on system design requirements and manage the quote and payment process.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and monitor supplier performance (quality, pricing, and lead times).
• Issue purchase orders, track delivery status, and ensure on-time arrival.
• Reconcile purchase discrepancies and partner with Finance on invoice/payment verification.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and supply chain optimization efforts.

Logistics & Shipping

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments for domestic and international deliveries.
• Schedule and track freight shipments with carriers and freight forwarders (air, sea, and ground).
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, shipping documentation, and customs requirements.
• Manage logistics for RMAs, including receipt, inspection, and reshipment of replacement units.
• Maintain shipping and receiving logs and align warehouse processes with production and service timelines.

Inventory & Coordination

• Monitor inventory levels and forecast material needs in collaboration with Production and Engineering.
• Support cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and ERP/Zoho Inventory updates.
• Coordinate with Quality and Service teams to ensure materials meet technical and warranty standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, purchasing, or supply chain coordination, ideally in manufacturing or renewable energy.
• Proficiency with ERP or inventory systems (Zoho, Acumatica; NetSuite, SAP or similar is a plus).
• Strong understanding of shipping documentation, incoterms, and international trade compliance.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with battery, inverter, or electrical component suppliers.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety, labeling requirements, and shipping best practices.
• Familiarity with freight cost analysis and vendor scorecards.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets for logistics tracking and reporting.

Grupo Crevel is a leading importer and wholesaler of Mexican and American products. With a portfolio of over 1,400 products from recognized and independent brands, we serve clients worldwide. Our mission is to support foodservice and retail businesses by providing access to high-quality, authentic Mexican and American products at the best prices, making us the benchmark for international food distribution.

Senior Buyer

We are seeking a purchasing professional with experience in national and international procurement of trending products. Experience in catalog and trending product procurement is essential to ensure timely and accurate product delivery, as well as the development of new suppliers, optimizing commercial terms to guarantee maximum profitability, ensuring adequate inventory levels, and supporting product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing trending products, preferably in the food, beauty and care, household, or personal care sectors.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience sourcing new suppliers and conducting negotiations while maintaining profit margins.
• Experience managing suppliers primarily in Mexico and the United States, as well as other countries in the Americas.
• Advanced English (Assessment required)

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with national and international suppliers in the Americas.
• Ensure inventory turnover without compromising availability.
• Manage purchasing processes, establishing clear procedures and performance indicators.
• Manage the inventory catalog, adding new products, identifying slow-moving or near-expiration merchandise, and tracking inventory levels.
• Negotiate and improve relationships with current suppliers, as well as seek out and develop new suppliers in accordance with market trends, ensuring availability and delivery times.
• Ensure profitability and optimal costs, taking market behavior into account.
• Manage the timely supply of assigned products, guaranteeing availability and inventory control.
• Coordinate with internal departments (logistics, accounting, sales, warehouse) to ensure the proper execution of the purchasing process.