30 sep
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Schneider Electric
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Santiago de Querétaro
30 sep
Schneider Electric
Santiago de Querétaro
Customer Project Buyer Location: Queretaro Schedule: Full-Time Make a real impact on large-scale customer projects We are looking for a highly driven Customer Project buyer to lead sourcing and supplier strategies for customer projects from the bidding stage through final execution.
In this role, you will work at the intersection of Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to ensure competitive sourcing, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and successful project delivery.
If you enjoy negotiations, solving complex supply chain challenges, influencing decisions across multiple stakeholders, and driving business results, this opportunity is for you.
What will you do?
Lead procurement activities throughout the customer project lifecycle, from quotation and tendering to execution and delivery.
Develop sourcing strategies that improve project competitiveness, profitability, and delivery performance.
Manage supplier selection processes, including RFIs, RFQs, negotiations, and supplier evaluations.
Analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) and identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity improvements.
Drive value engineering, supplier change initiatives, and negotiation strategies to improve project margins.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Category Management, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
Identify supplier and supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.
Support critical project phases by coordinating supplier performance and addressing material shortages.
Participate in project reviews, governance meetings, and executive status updates.
Ensure data accuracy and reporting through procurement systems and digital tools.
What are we looking for?
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement,
Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Project Procurement.
Experience supporting procurement, supply chain, project execution, or customer-facing operations for large enterprise customers with complex business requirements and high-volume demand, such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, or other global accounts.
Experience leading supplier negotiations with measurable business impact.
Experience working on complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and procurement processes.
Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with procurement and ERP systems.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, automation, electrical, or engineering-related industries.
Experience supporting customer-driven projects.
Knowledge of cost breakdown analysis, value engineering, and productivity methodologies.
SAP experience is a plus.
Experience working in integral or multicultural environments.
Key Competencies Strategic thinking Negotiation and influencing skills Business acumen Customer focus Project management Data-driven decision making Cross-functional leadership Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment Why join us?
Be part of large and highly visible customer projects.
Influence critical sourcing and business decisions.
Collaborate with global teams and key stakeholders.
Drive measurable impact on project profitability and customer satisfaction.
Develop your career in a strategic procurement role with broad organizational exposure.
📌 Customer Project Buyer - Queretaro (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Santiago de Querétaro