? We’re hiring: Purchasing Supervisor (Head of Purchasing)

? Apodaca / Monterrey Area, Actual León | On-site

International metal-mechanical manufacturing company is looking for a Senior Purchasing Supervisor with strong experience in steel procurement and direct purchasing for manufacturing operations.

This position is focused 100% on direct purchasing activities related to production and plant operations, including:

✔ Steel and raw material procurement

✔ Welding supplies and consumables

✔ PPE and operational materials

✔ Maintenance and machine operation materials

✔ Manufacturing support supplies

We are looking for a hands-on and results-driven professional responsible for executing purchasing strategies, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and ensuring material availability for production continuity.

? Main responsibilities:

- Execute purchasing strategies for direct materials and production supplies
- Coordinate with engineering, production, planning, and quality teams




- Lead supplier negotiations, RFQs, pricing, lead times, and incoterms
- Monitor purchase orders, delays, and discrepancies
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and supplier development initiatives
- Ensure optimal inventory levels and operational continuity
- Generate purchasing KPIs and reports
- Supervise purchasing team activities

✅ Requirements:
- Experience in metal-mechanical or manufacturing industry
- Strong experience purchasing steel and direct materials
- SAP or ERP knowledge
- Supplier negotiation experience
- Intermediate to advanced English
- Availability to travel

? We offer:
- Competitive benefits package above legal requirements
- Grocery vouchers (10%)
- Savings fund (13%)
- 30-day Christmas bonus
- Life insurance
- Subsidized cafeteria
- Monday to Friday work schedule

📌 Purchasing Supervisor - Steel and raw material procurement (Monterrey)
🏢 HQ Platinum
📍 Monterrey