Sr. Buyer

Oferta confidencial; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 760.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oferta confidencial, located in Tijuana, Mexico, is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our manufacturing team on-site at the plant. You will lead procurement activities, manage key suppliers, and align with MRP requirements to ensure material availability.

The ideal candidate has 4–6+ years in purchasing within manufacturing, strong negotiation and supplier-management skills, advanced Excel, and fluent English.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 4–6+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; SAP or Oracle preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced English is required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage purchasing activities and strategic suppliers.
• Ensure material availability according to MRP requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and commercial conditions.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Manage material shortages and supplier recovery plans.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Identify and develop alternative suppliers to minimize supply-chain risks.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Supplier management

Advanced English

Advanced Excel

ERP/MRP familiarity

Communication

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Business, or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

Location: Tijuana, B.C.

Industry: Manufacturing

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Buyer with a strong background in Supply Chain to join a leading manufacturing company in Tijuana, Mexico.

This is 100% on-site position, working directly at the manufacturing plant. We are seeking a professional with solid experience in procurement, supplier negotiations, sourcing, cost analysis, material management, and supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities and strategic suppliers.
• Ensure material availability according to MRP requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and commercial conditions.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Manage material shortages and supplier recovery plans.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Identify and develop alternative suppliers to minimize supply-chain risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Business, or related field.
• 4-6+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; SAP or Oracle preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced English / Business English.

Soft Skills

• Strong negotiation skills
• Effective communication
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Sense of urgency
• Results-oriented mindset
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Organization and time management
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Proactive mindset
• Supplier relationship management