Strategic Sourcing Specialist — Materials & Contracts

Industria Metálica del Envase; Ensenada; On-site; MXN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Industria Metálica del Envase is seeking a skilled Buyer in Ensenada, Mexico to drive strategic sourcing for materials, tools, and spare parts. You will negotiate prices, coordinate with engineers, and manage contracts and POs to meet cost reduction targets.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 3 years of buying experience, and fluent English, with strong analytical and communication skills to optimize supplier performance and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3 years' experience as a Buyer.
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of business performance measures.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with purchasing/inventory systems and reports.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategic sourcing plans and manages sourcing activities for materials, tools and spare parts.
• Negotiates and establishes prices in support of cost reduction goals.
• Engages with end users to understand requirements and specifications.
• Plans and maintains cost reduction plans and tracks savings.
• Manages contracts and purchase orders; supports cost changes.
• Coordinates activities to ensure contract compliance and resolution of quality/cost/delivery issues.
• Develops work instructions and workflow improvements for efficiency.
• Performs related duties as needed.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

SAP MM/WM

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP MM/WM

Job description

Industria Metálica del Envase is seeking a skilled Buyer in Ensenada, Mexico to drive strategic sourcing for materials, tools, and spare parts. You will negotiate prices, coordinate with engineers, and manage contracts and POs to meet cost reduction targets.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 3 years of buying experience, and fluent English, with strong analytical and communication skills to optimize supplier performance and inventory management.