The general functions of a Buyer (Purchasing Specialist) include planning, sourcing, negotiating, and ensuring the timely supply of materials and services needed by the company. Typical responsibilities include:

- Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.

- Request and analyze quotations from multiple suppliers.

- Negotiate prices, payment terms, lead times, and contracts.

- Create and issue purchase orders.

- Monitor purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.

- Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.

- Work closely with production, planning, engineering, quality, and receiving departments to meet operational needs.

- Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, pricing, or shortages.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.

- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement sourcing strategies.

- Analyze market trends, raw material costs, and supply chain risks.

- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.

- Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier documentation.

- Track supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs)



such as on- time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.

- Participate in supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Support new product introductions by sourcing materials and qualifying suppliers.

- Coordinate transportation and logistics when required.

- Manage contracts and ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations.

- Forecast material requirements in collaboration with planning and operations.

- Monitor inventory turns, stock levels, and material availability.

- Prepare purchasing reports, spend analysis, and cost reduction summaries for management.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field

- 3-5 years of experience in a similar position

- Experience managing ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS, etc.)

- Microsoft Excel and data analysis

- Advanced level of English

Skills:

- Negotiation

- Analytical thinking

- Communication

- Problem-solving

- Supplier relationship management

- Cost analysis

- Inventory management

- Time management

📌 Buyer (México)
🏢 North American Production Sharing
📍 México