Senior Purchasing Manager

Robert Walters; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Purchasing Manager in Mexico, Jalisco to oversee the procurement of steel and critical raw materials. This role requires strong negotiation skills, leadership, and the ability to manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate must be bilingual in English and Spanish, with experience in strategic sourcing and team development.

Formación

• Strong experience in raw material procurement, preferably steel.
• Proven negotiation and supplier development record.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies and supplier evaluation.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, execute, and optimize procurement of steel and raw materials.
• Evaluate, select, and negotiate with national and international suppliers.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Problem-solving

Descripción del empleo

A Senior Purchasing Manager is needed to lead procurement of steel and critical raw materials, supervising a Junior Buyer and reporting directly to the General Management. This strategic role combines leadership, negotiation, and supplier development to ensure operational efficiency and internal control.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and optimize procurement of steel and other raw materials, ensuring quality, budget compliance, and supply continuity.
• Evaluate, select, and negotiate with national and international suppliers, fostering strategic relationships and continuous improvement.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the purchasing team, promoting high performance and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Work closely with operations to ensure timely supply and minimize sourcing risks.
• Implement and maintain internal controls, purchase order tracking, and inventory management.
• Analyze market trends and material costs to propose cost-saving strategies.
• Conduct supplier visits and plant evaluations to identify new sourcing opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong experience in raw material procurement, preferably steel, with proven negotiation and supplier development record.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation, and contract management.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish), fluent for international negotiations.
• Leadership skills and experience managing and developing teams.
• Analytical skills to manage significant purchase volumes and multiple suppliers.
• Results-oriented, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.
• Availability for supplier visits and quality audits.