Specialist/Planner, Sourcing (Buyer)

Harman de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HARMAN Lifestyle is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Tijuana, Mexico to enhance their supply chain capability. The role involves purchasing goods, analyzing MRP for production support, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards while collaborating across departments to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Servicios

Health and safety programs

Continuous improvement projects

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in a similar position within an industrial product manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in English (90%).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze MRP and take steps to support the production plan.
• Ensure all purchasing processes follow ISO standards.
• Collaborate with finance to resolve invoice issues.

Conocimientos

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Analysis

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role

This position is responsible for purchasing goods, researching, evaluating areas of opportunity, and reducing costs.

What You Will Do

• Analyze MRP and take proper steps to support the production plan.
• Ensure all purchasing processes follow standards defined by ISO.
• Participate in NPI projects to ensure all parts are pulled on time from vendors.
• Place and follow through on purchase orders with vendors.
• Consolidate shipments to minimize freight costs.
• Collaborate with the Finance Area to resolve invoice issues.
• Work on continuous improvement projects to enhance planning and production support.
• Support new product planning.
• Review inventory levels to support inventory reduction goals.
• Have the authority to stop a process or activity or give coaching if unsafe conditions are detected, which could compromise worker or environmental safety.
• Work with the master planner to align demand with raw component lead times.
• Participate in and support environmental, health, and safety objectives and programs.
• Assist the quality team in resolving vendor quality issues to ensure smooth flow of parts and solutions to detected issues.
• Coordinate with warehouse and inventory control on issues related to inventory discrepancies.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar position within an industrial product manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in English (90%).
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Commodity expertise in chemicals, electronics, and mechanics.
• Knowledge of minimum and maximum purchase quantities.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Integrity, innovation, inclusion, teamwork, respect, and excellence.
• Leadership qualities.
• Change orientation.
• Collaboration skills.
• Judgment.
• Results-driven mindset.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Initiative.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Goal-oriented attitude.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Ability to analyze, diagnose, and plan effectively.