Strategic Senior Buyer: Automotive & Electrical Sourcing

Eaton; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Sr Buyer in Tijuana, Mexico. The role focuses on purchasing direct and indirect materials, supplier evaluation, and achieving cost savings.

Strong collaboration with production, logistics, and engineering is required to prevent shortages and support continuous production. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in engineering or administration, with at least 2 years in an automotive/electrical setting, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Administration.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position (Automotive, Electrical Industry).
• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• SAP experience is necessary; Power BI knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders for direct and indirect materials according to MRP requirements or internal requests.
• Ensure timely supply to avoid production downtime or material shortages.
• Review and validate requisitions to ensure quantities, specifications, and dates are correct.
• Source, evaluate, and select new suppliers that meet 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 involved departments.
• 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 to ensure EHS policies are respected.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Sense of urgency

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree Engineering or Administration

Tools

SAP

Power BI

APICS

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Sr Buyer in Tijuana, Mexico. The role focuses on purchasing direct and indirect materials, supplier evaluation, and achieving cost savings.

Strong collaboration with production, logistics, and engineering is required to prevent shortages and support continuous production. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in engineering or administration, with at least 2 years in an automotive/electrical setting, and fluency in English and Spanish.