- Negotiate with suppliers to obtain goods, materials, and services at the best prices by using sourcing strategies and extensive knowledge of their commodity industry.

- Develop strategies to guarantee materials and services supply on time for an effective facility operation (lead time reduction, cost saving, dual sourcing, etc.).

- Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers.

- Implementing inventory optimization strategies within the company.

- Obtaining quotes from different suppliers.

- Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.

- Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation.

- Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.

- Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.

- Providing solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in administration,



industrial engineer, logistics, supply chain or related field.

- English 80%

MANDATORY

- Proficient on Microsoft Project Management (certification is a plus).

- Certification in APICS and/or ISM is desired.

EXPERIENCE:

- 3-5 years of experience or equivalent in the sourcing or supply chain department.

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (electronic environment is a plus).

- Proven experience in sourcing processes and projects.

- Cost reduction.

- Source relocation.

- Second source.

- Supplier development.

- Proficiency in microsoft word, powerpoint, excel, and outlook.

- Commodity management.

- Supplier management.

- A thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies.

- Strong negotiation skills.

- Sound time-management and organizational skills.

- Proven work experience as a Sourcing Specialist, commodity buyer or similar role.

📌 Sr. Buyer (Mexicali)
🏢 TPE de México, de C.V.
📍 Mexicali