Direct Materials Buyer

Hace 1 semana

Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, México Gamma Recruitment Jornada completa

Direct Materials Buyer

Location: Apodaca, N.L.

Job Purpose:

Lead the direct materials sourcing strategy for production, ensuring operational continuity, mitigating supply chain risks, and developing a high-performing supplier base.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing Strategy & Negotiation: Define the purchasing strategy for direct materials, negotiating pricing, contracts, lead times, and payment terms.
  • Supply Assurance & Risk Management: Guarantee continuous raw material flow for the plant, monitoring delivery compliance (On-Time Delivery) to prevent line stops and bottlenecks.
  • Supplier Development & Evaluation: Audit, evaluate, and develop new local and international supply sources, establishing continuous improvement plans and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Operational Execution & Inventory Control: Oversee the issuance, tracking, and closure of purchase orders (POs), aligning demand forecasts with optimal inventory levels.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Engineering in International Trade / Business, Industrial, Mechanical, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields.
  • Languages: Advanced / Fluent conversational English (mandatory for international supplier negotiations).
  • Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven experience in strategic sourcing of direct materials within the manufacturing sector.
  • Technical Knowledge:
  • Proficiency in SAP
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial analysis).

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Benefits above Mexican labor law.