Senior Direct Procurement Buyer | Optimize Costs & Supply

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

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