Purchasing Manager

Company's Overview

At Invisibles Systems, we are shaping the future of IoT technology. Invisibles blend innovation and precision to deliver high-quality IoT solutions. With a manufacturing hub located in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, we produce cutting-edge IoT solutions that connect people, devices, and businesses around the world.

We are committed to excellence and to fostering a culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our state-of-the-art facilities and forward-thinking environment empower our employees to grow, learn, and contribute to products that make a real impact.

We take pride in our skilled workforce, where every individual plays a vital role in bringing innovative ideas to life. Whether you're working on the production floor, in engineering, or behind the scenes in operations, your efforts will be part of something bigger helping shape how the world stays connected.

Position Summary

As a
Purchasing Manager
, you will define and execute the company's global sourcing and procurement strategy, ensuring long-term competitiveness, supply stability, and cost optimization across all categories. You will oversee strategic supplier partnerships, lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen supply chain resilience, and align purchasing strategies with corporate objectives and growth plans. This role requires a visionary leader capable of transforming procurement into a value-generating function through innovation, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement. You will provide strategic direction to the purchasing organization, mentor managers and buyers, and act as a key business partner to operations, finance, engineering, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision:
  Define and implement a global sourcing strategy that supports business growth, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. Translate corporate goals into actionable procurement initiatives.
• Supply Chain Resilience:
  Anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks through strategic supplier diversification, long-term agreements, and contingency planning to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Supplier Partnership & Performance:
  Develop executive-level relationships with key suppliers to drive innovation, quality, and reliability. Establish governance models for performance reviews, continuous improvement, and joint business planning.
• Cost Management & Value Creation:
  Lead cost-optimization initiatives using total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, benchmarking, and market intelligence. Identify opportunities for value engineering, redesign, or process efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management to ensure procurement strategies are fully aligned with company priorities, new product launches, and operational goals.
• Process Excellence & Compliance:
  Standardize and optimize procurement policies, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, ISO standards, and ethical sourcing practices. Leverage ERP and data analytics for decision-making and transparency.
• Leadership & Organizational Development:
  Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing management team. Build talent pipelines, elevate team capability, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Strategic Reporting:
  Provide executive-level visibility into supplier performance, risk exposure, cost-saving achievements, and strategic sourcing progress through dashboards and quarterly reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management, including 5+ in leadership roles.
• Proven track record leading global sourcing strategies and managing complex supplier ecosystems.
• Strong business acumen with experience in financial planning, cost modeling, and contract management.
• Expertise in ERP/MRP systems and data analytics for strategic decision-making.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing or high-mix, low-volume environments (preferred).
• Excellent English communication and executive presentation skills.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strategic and visionary leadership with a focus on long-term value creation.
• Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills at senior stakeholder level.
• High analytical capability and strong decision-making under ambiguity.
• Inspirational people leader, capable of motivating and developing teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Invisibles Systems is proud to ensure equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, medical condition, genetic information, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

We strive to provide stellar experience throughout the application process and ensure all applicants will be given proper consideration based solely on the merit and Invisibles System's business needs.

Invisibles Systems is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability while interviewing, please contact