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 supplierdocumentation.
- Track supplierperformance 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 suppliersmeet 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 a

📌 Buyer (Ciudad Juárez)
🏢 North American Production Sharing
📍 Ciudad Juárez