Corporate Buyer

**Main locations**:Santiago de Queretaro, MX**Job Type**:Full-time**Workplace type**:On site**Offer number**:****EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry.We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyper-scalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector.They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience.Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO's unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.Since our beginnings in ****, diversity has been one of EXFO's core values, fostering an inclusive corporate culture.We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experience into a culture that values innovative ideas, teamwork, and a customer- and market-focused approach.We seek the active contribution of everyone, with respect for the individual, the environment and the community.This is how we fulfill our purpose: to ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations, to bring together people, communities and businesses.- EXFO develops smarter network test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the world's leading telecommunications service providers, network equipment manufacturers and webscale companies—and we love what we doWith over 2,000 employees in more than 25 countries, EXFO is no. 1 worldwide in fiber optic test solutions, has the largest active assurance deployment and delivers unmatched insights into subscriber experience.Our unique blend of intelligent hardware, software and professional services enables our customers' network transformations related to fiber, 5G and 4G/LTE, virtualization and big data analytics.We're always looking for top talent to help us lead the way in a thriving industry with boundless opportunities.**Job summary**:- The Corporate buyer is in charge of developing and maintaining a strong suppliers base in a particular region in Mexico**What you'll do**:- As a Corporate Buyer, you'll play a critical role in developing, optimizing and managing supplier partnerships that ensure operational continuity and cost efficiency you responsibilities will include:- Research, qualify and develop new suppliers- Optimize actual suppliers business relations;- Identify new cost savings opportunities- Negotiate commercial agreements (with or without formal contract);- Make sure that all documentation related to the suppliers is up-to-date (regulatory affairs and processes)- Stay aware of market trends- Support Manufacturing Operations activities on problematic situations- Track Supplier Performance, address issues, and implement corrective meansures when necessary**What we're looking for**:- Proven experience in procurement, supply chain our corporate buyer- Strong Negotiation and relationship-management skills- Knowledge of supplier qualifications, sourcing strategies, and regulatory compliance- Strong Organizacional and communication skills with attention to detail- Bilingual (English )strongly Preferred- Having 3 - 5 year experience in in Purchasing- Fluent in English (read, write and speak).- University degree Engineering or Manufacturing management- Any other combination of experience/studies will be considered._EXFO is an equal opportunity employerDiversity is an asset that has made EXFO strong since its inception because it enriches us.For more information about diversity and inclusion at EXFO, read our DEI Statement.For positions located in Quebec, the language requirement is French.However, in the context where the incumbent evolves in an international work environment and where the activities take place mainly outside Quebec, we favor bilingualism as a linguistic requirement.**Thank you for your interest in EXFO