Responsibilities

- Manage and develop suppliers to ensure optimal quality and delivery.
- Develop, maintain and foster strong supplier relationships.
- Support engineering, production and quality on any changes or projects related to raw material or MRO purchases.
- Use problem‑solving tools (5W, A3, VSM, Kaizen, etc.) to solve specific problems related to supplier deliveries and cost.
- Procure material in accordance with BOM and jobs related to specific projects.
- Ensure system key parameters are maintained (price, lead times, MOQ, primary supplier) to improve supplier and customer on‑time delivery, minimize inventory levels and avoid shortages.
- Conduct supplier visits as required and participate in the qualification of quality system audits.
- Validate prices prior to purchases to ensure PPV is not impacted.
- Resolve invoices on hold and work on root causes to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

- Inventor reduction experience.
- Purchase price variance reduction experience.




- Experience with sourcing and supplier development.
- Proficiency in computer skills, especially Excel.
- APICS courses.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- +5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- English proficiency (90% or above).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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📌 Sr Buyer (Mexicali)
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📍 Mexicali