Location: Toluca
Job Schedule: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
Sponsorship: No
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**Summary**
We are currently looking for a Buyer 2 to join our team in Toluca. The Buyer - Centralized Raw Material (Steel) is responsible for managing the Centralized Steel Purchasing (CSP) program, ensuring strategic sourcing, pricing management, and supply chain coordination for flat steel materials. This role plays a key part in supporting new vehicle programs, ongoing production, and cost optimization initiatives while maintaining a stable, cost-effective, and high-quality steel supply. The buyer will collaborate with internal stakeholders, mills, service centers, and suppliers to optimize material flow, manage sourcing strategies, and drive cost efficiencies across the supply chain.
**A Day in the Life**:
- Strategic sourcing & capacity planning: Develops data-driven sourcing strategies, balancing supplier capacity, regional compliance, and long-term commodity goals to optimize Total Delivered Cost (TdC).
- Raw material contract & risk management: Leads contract negotiations, renewals, and supplier QCDDM assessments, ensuring agreements align with business objectives and market conditions.
- Supply chain oversight & crisis management: Establishes robust supplier management processes, proactively identifying risks related to capacity, logistics, and quality issues to prevent disruptions.
- Technical competency & cost optimization (VA/VE): Analyzes steel grades, industry trends, and supplier capabilities to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve material performance,



and enhance process efficiencies.
- Business acumen & data-driven decision making: Interprets macroeconomics, market, and benchmarking data to anticipate risks, forecast trends, and drive strategic procurement initiatives.
- Judgment & negotiation excellence: Exercises principled negotiation techniques to secure favorable terms without compromising supplier relationships, leveraging market insights and analytical rigor.
- Cross-functional collaboration & internal support: Engages regularly with NPO buyers, supply chain teams, and regional/integral sourcing partners to align strategies, enhance supplier relations, and ensure compliance with internal regulations (e.g., USMCA).
**Who We're Looking for**:
**Required**:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing, preferably in raw materials, steel, or manufacturing industries.
- Experience with procurement systems, ERP platforms (SAP), and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar) is a plus.
- Professional English level (spoken and written); Upper intermediate - Fluent Advanced.
- Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel required for supplier visits, industry conferences, and business meetings.
**Desired**:
- Knowledge of steel grades,



manufacturing processes, and supply chain dynamics is a plus.
**What You'll Look Forward to at Nissan**:
**Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities**:Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.
**Rewards**: Nissan offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and success of our employees, with offers that may vary by location and role.
Nissan (NMEX,NEdM, NRFS, NRFM and ANZEN) hires based on the fulfillment of the job profile in the vacancy, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national or social origin, economic position, birth or any other condition.
**NISSAN FOR EVERYONE**
People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are essential to maximizing the power of each team member. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative ensures our workplace meets the unique needs of our employees and customers. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and feels respected, valued, and heard.
Nissan values inclusion in all areas of our business, striving to mirror the diversity of our customer base and communities. Join us in our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Toluca México Mexico

📌 Buyer 2 Raw Materials (Toluca de Lerdo)
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