Sr Buyer

Eaton Corporation; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 300.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Eaton Corporation in Mexico is seeking a Purchasing professional to drive procurement for direct and indirect materials, ensuring on‑time supply and cost efficiencies within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires at least 2 years in a similar position, a Bachelor Degree (APICS preferred), and fluent English/Spanish. You will collaborate with production, logistics, engineering and quality teams to optimize the supply chain.

Formación

• Minimum of 2 year experience in a similar position.
• Bachelor Degree and APICS preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsabilidades

• Execute purchase orders for direct and indirect materials per MRP requirements.
• Ensure timely supply to avoid production downtime or material shortages.
• Review requisitions for quantity, specifications and dates.
• Source, evaluate and select new suppliers meeting quality, service and cost standards.
• Monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness).
• Conduct cost analysis and secure savings aligned with company objectives.
• Analyze consumption, inventory levels and forecasts to anticipate purchasing needs.
• Identify supply chain risks and propose preventive actions.
• Maintain updated master data (lead time, MOQ, pricing).
• Collaborate with production, logistics, engineering and quality to resolve material issues.
• Follow up on urgent orders (expedites) and communicate status to departments.
• Propose initiatives for cost reduction, inventory optimization and supply chain efficiency.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects related to new products, suppliers, or process.

Conocimientos

Power BI

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Sense of urgency

Educación

Bachelor Degree

APICS

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

What you’ll do:

Primary Function: To contribute to the profit of the division using the methods, more effective systems and procedures in the Purchasing department.

Essential Functions:

1. Execute purchase orders for direct and indirect materials according to MRP requirements or internal requests.
2. Ensure timely supply to avoid production downtime or material shortages.
3. Review and validate requisitions to ensure accuracy in quantities, specifications, and dates.
4. Source, evaluate, and select new suppliers that meet quality, service, and cost standards.
5. Monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness).
6. Conduct cost analysis and secure savings aligned with company objectives.
7. Analyze consumption, inventory levels, and forecasts to anticipate purchasing needs.
8. Identify supply chain risks and propose preventive actions.
9. Maintain updated master data (lead time, MOQ, pricing).
10. Collaborate with production, logistics, engineering, and quality to resolve material related issues or deviations.
11. Follow up on urgent orders (expedites) and communicate status to involved departments.
12. Propose initiatives for cost reduction, inventory optimization, and supply chain efficiency.

Participate in cross‑functional projects related to new products, suppliers, or process. Provide necessary support EHS policies are respected in all of its contents.

Qualifications:

Basic qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 year experience in a similar position.

Preferred education level: Bachelor Degree, APICS preferred.

Years and area of experience required: Minimum of 2 year experience in a similar position.

Technical knowledge:

• Strong knowledge in Power BI.
• Problem Solving Tools (A3, PDCA, 5WHY's, etc.).
• ERP/MRP System (SAP preferable).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Skills:

Soft skills: Problem Solving, teamwork, customer service oriented, sense of urgency and collaboration, team work oriented.