Responsibilities

- Manage the complete procurement cycle, including requisitions, purchase orders, order follow-up, receipt of goods, and final payment processing.

- Analyze SAP demand requirements and generate purchase orders based on current and future demand.

- Execute SAP system messages related to pull-ins, push-outs, shortages, and order cancellations.

- Review demand forecasts and waterfall analysis to identify future demand fluctuations and trends.

- Maintain uninterrupted flow of materials and services to support production requirements.

- Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, delivery terms, warranties, and service agreements.

- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance.

- Drive inventory reduction initiatives while ensuring On-Time Delivery (OTD) commitments are met.

- Support cost reduction efforts related to freight, tooling, and material purchases.

- Monitor and improve key supply chain metrics, including: Inventory levels Customer OTD Supplier OTD / Open Orders Performance MRBR (Blocked Invoice Reports)

- Support ECN (Engineering Change Notices)



and NPI (New Product Introduction) implementation activities.

- Report any nonconforming or suspected nonconforming products according to quality requirements.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.

- Minimum 6 years of experience in a similar Buyer Planner, Purchasing, or Supply Chain role.

- Strong experience in: Purchasing and sourcing, Supplier management and negotiations, Inventory management, Demand planning, ERP systems

- Advanced knowledge of SAP.

- Bilingual: English and Spanish (80% English proficiency minimum).

Required Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Results and metrics-oriented mindset

- Sense of urgency and ability to react to demand fluctuations

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills

- Teamwork and collaboration

- Root cause analysis capabilities

- Proactive and dynamic approach

- Strong organizational skills

- Adaptable schedule availability

📌 Planner Buyer (Ciudad Juárez)
🏢 Modine Manufacturing
📍 Ciudad Juárez