Strategic Material Buyer: Cost Savings & Supplier Growth

Importante empresa del sector; Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Grupo Pesado Castro in Silao, Guanajuato, is seeking a Production Material Buyer to manage purchasing of materials and services, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure best cost, quality, and delivery conditions for the organization.

The role focuses on supplier development, spend optimization, and implementing cost-saving initiatives, working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, continuous-improvement environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a related field.
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.
• English proficiency required for professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage quotation, negotiation, and purchasing processes for materials, services, and supplies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain and create cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze proposals and negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts.
• Oversee the procurement cycle from requisition to payment.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
• Identify cost reduction and spend optimization initiatives.
• Prepare procurement reports and analyses to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Production, Quality, Logistics, and HR to meet internal requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects related to procurement, sourcing, and supplier management.
• Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

English communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Procurement software

Job description

Grupo Pesado Castro in Silao, Guanajuato, is seeking a Production Material Buyer to manage purchasing of materials and services, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure best cost, quality, and delivery conditions for the organization.

The role focuses on supplier development, spend optimization, and implementing cost-saving initiatives, working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, continuous-improvement environment.