About the Company

SKF is looking for a proactive and analytical Direct Materials Buyer to join our Purchasing team at the Monterrey Plant in Guadalupe, Nuevo León. In this role, you will manage the operational purchasing activities for assigned direct material categories, support the implementation of local, regional, and global sourcing strategies, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers. You will be responsible for supplier negotiations, cost analysis, contract implementation, sourcing projects, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage purchasing activities for assigned direct material categories in accordance with SKF purchasing strategies, policies, and established frameworks.
Review purchase requisitions and identify appropriate sources of supply for operational and spot-buying requirements.
Negotiate commercial conditions and execute supplier agreements within the assigned level of authority.
Select suppliers and contracts based on purchasing strategies, operational requirements, cost competitiveness, quality, delivery,



and applicable procedures.
Advise internal stakeholders throughout the purchasing cycle, including the evaluation of cost-effective alternatives and the resolution of purchasing-related issues.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal users to resolve commercial, operational, quality, and supply-related conflicts.
Monitor supplier performance according to established QCDIM processes and coordinate corrective actions when required.
Track purchasing spend, supplier pricing, material costs, forecasts, and volumes to support business planning and standard cost calculations.
Support the implementation of purchasing processes, systems, sustainability requirements, CSR initiatives, and supplier development activities.
Participate in local, regional, and global strategic sourcing initiatives.
Provide local market information and purchasing data to integral and regional category management teams.
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📌 Senior Buyer-Purchasing (Guadalupe)
🏢 SKF Group
📍 Guadalupe