Strategic Purchasing Lead - Manufacturing

Panasonic Corporation of North America

Tijuana

On-site

MXN 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

Panasonic Corporation of North America is seeking a Purchasing Manager for our Mexico operations to lead strategic and operational purchasing in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure timely availability of materials, manage supplier performance, and drive cost optimizations while aligning with production schedules.

You will oversee raw materials, components, and manufacturing supplies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
Experience managing domestic and international suppliers.
Strong background in direct material procurement, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.
Experience in metal-mechanical manufacturing or industrial production environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
Oversee procurement activities for raw materials, components, and manufacturing supplies.
Ensure material availability to support production schedules and minimize operational disruptions.
Monitor purchase orders, supplier deliveries, and material shortages.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization.
Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
Support supplier negotiations, contracts, and commercial agreements.
Implement corrective action plans for suppliers with performance issues.
Identify alternative suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks.
Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Inventory Control teams.
Monitor material requirements through ERP and MRP systems.
Support inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
Identify potential material shortages and implement preventive actions.
Ensure purchasing activities align with production forecasts and customer demand.
Analyze material costs, market trends, and supplier pricing.
Support annual cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
Monitor purchasing budgets and cost-saving performance.
Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and strategic sourcing.
Collaborate with Finance to ensure purchasing decisions support financial objectives.
Support the Purchasing Manager in supervising and developing the purchasing team.
Establish performance expectations and monitor purchasing KPIs.
Provide coaching and guidance to buyers and purchasing personnel.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Support cross-functional initiatives to improve supply chain performance.
Implement purchasing process improvements to increase operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with company policies, purchasing procedures, and applicable regulations.
Participate in supplier audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
Develop contingency plans to minimize supply chain disruptions.