Strategic Buyer

Empresa Confidencial; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Empresa Confidencial seeks a Strategic Buyer to lead procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and sourcing projects that optimize cost, quality, and supply performance in a manufacturing environment.

You will drive category management activities, contract negotiations, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement to support growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in procurement and strategic sourcing for direct materials.
• Experience negotiating commodities and manufacturing components.
• Strong category management, SRM, and risk management experience.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and manage sourcing projects.
• Lead supplier relationships and supplier selection.
• Negotiate contracts and manage commercial terms.
• Mitigate supply risk and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Perform cost analysis and procurement analytics.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Supply Risk Management

Procurement Analytics

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for managing procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and sourcing projects to optimize cost, quality, and supply performance. The role focuses on category management, contract negotiations, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing for Direct Materials.
• Experience negotiating commodities and manufacturing components, including:
  • Steel
  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • Motors
  • Fans (preferred)
• Strong experience in Category Management, including:
  • Supply Strategy Development
  • RFQ/RFP Processes
  • Supplier Selection
  • Commercial Negotiations
  • Contract Management
• Experience in Supplier Performance and Relationship Management (SRM).
• Experience in Supply Risk Management, including risk assessment, mitigation planning, and business continuity strategies.
• Experience managing commercial contracts and supplier agreements.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Technical Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Category Management
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Contract Negotiation
• Cost Analysis and Cost Reduction
• Supply Risk Management
• Procurement Analytics
• ERP Systems (SAP preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Power BI (preferred)