Purachasing Manager

Join the Founding Team at SHPAC Technical Purchasing & Supplier Development Manager

León, Guanajuato, Mexico

About SHPAC

SHPAC is an ambitious industrial startup based in León, Guanajuato. We are building a world-class manufacturing operation and are looking for a Purchasing Manager who goes beyond transactions and acts as a true strategist in developing our critical supply base. If you are passionate about supplier relationships and have strong technical supply chain expertise, we want you on our team.

Position Mission

The Purchasing & Supplier Development Manager will be responsible for building SHPAC's procurement function from the ground up. This role will identify, audit, and develop strategic suppliers specialized in Machining, Welding, Painting, and Assembly, ensuring quality, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery of all components and services.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Strategy: Design and implement sourcing and procurement strategies to ensure operational continuity for the new plant.

Technical Supplier Development:

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers with strong capabilities in CNC Machining, Industrial Welding, Industrial Painting (liquid/powder), and Assembly services.
• Conduct technical and capacity audits to ensure suppliers meet SHPAC's quality standards.
• Negotiate long-term contracts and strategic agreements to secure best value.

Supply Chain Management: Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and lead continuous improvement plans.

Cost Control: Generate savings through negotiation, market analysis, and supplier base optimization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to define technical specifications for materials and components.

Required Profile

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar).

Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing, with a strong focus on technical materials and services.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including:

• Machining (ability to read drawings, GD&T, and material specs)
• Welding (certifications and quality standards)
• Industrial Painting (coating thickness, adhesion testing, and specifications)
• Complex Assembly subcontracting

Advanced negotiation, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.

Advanced experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Based in or willing to relocate to León, Guanajuato.

Advanced business English (able to negotiate and communicate technically with international suppliers).

What We Offer

6-month international training program in South Korea

The opportunity to build a purchasing function from scratch in a high-growth startup

Highly competitive and negotiable compensation package

Dynamic, challenging work environment with strong career growth potential

Ready to build something from day one?